Custom cabinets in a mix of white oak and lacquered paint join Miele appliances and a honed quartz countertop.
The different ceiling heights delineate the different rooms.
The fireplace, which was relocated off the front facade, boasts a lovely hand-troweled plaster finish with understated texture.
Glazed surfaces reflect the surrounding greenery, helping the tiny home blend in with its site.
A striking compound in the 9,500-acre Galisteo Basin Preserve acts as a refuge for a retiree with her family and friends. It even has a stable for her treasured horses, too.
Architects Ernesto Cragnolino and Krista Whitson designed and built an efficient four-bedroom home for their family in Austin.
The pink hue of the concrete is inspired by the minerals in the surrounding landscape. Alongside the grasses and brush, rosy rocks abound.
Homeowner and surfer Christopher Hansen envisions a secluded oceanfront retreat that lets him keep an eye on the waves.
The result of the project is an artfully arranged house that looks out on open fields (protected by a land trust) and the rolling landscape beyond. “The only downside is that the area is farmed, so we get manure smells,” Doug jokes.