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The conversation pit is situated in front of a wall of windows that let natural light stream through the interior.

Natural light was extra important to Aaron, as this space functions as his art studio, too.

The wallpaper was one of the first interior details, a limited edition print featuring trans icons and significant moments in queer history.

Storage is also key to making a small space work. Dave and Aaron sacrifice some kitchen space to add more cabinetry, some of which is hidden behind mirrored panels, which reflect both artwork and views. They also went for a smaller fridge (under the counter) instead of a full-sized option.

David and Aaron now have a little extra room to breathe, thanks to their conversion of their back shed.

The sofa flips into a comfortable queen-sized bed. “We’d rather have the space be mostly available for hanging out, but able to convert when we need to," says David.

Since obtaining tiles in the right color blue proved impossible, the tiles were painted using “Cobalt” from SIGMA Coatings by NCS Colour.

A structure built in a Polish ROD cannot be permanent, nor can it exceed 375 square feet.

Developed as a holiday home, the pared-back timber construction is a nod to the modest fisher-cottages prevalent in the area.

Lake|Flato designed a weekend home on North Fork, Long Island that nods to the rustic agricultural structures dotting the region. Western red cedar siding is stained black to help the home's three structures recede into the landscape.

Fed up with flashy, environmentally insensitive beach homes, architect Gerald Parsonson and his wife, Kate, designed a humble hideaway nestled behind sand dunes along the New Zealand coastline. Crafted in the image of a modest Kiwi bach, their 1,670-square-foot retreat consists of a group of small buildings clad in black-stained pine weatherboards and fiber-cement sheets.

The Tini M bedroom is surrounded by windows. The initial structure includes a bed base with drawers, bedside tables, and a wood stove.

An existing hallway runs from the entry, through a “reading room,” to the kitchen. The curved door under the stairs was kept.