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Replacing the sliding barn door, a new storage wall holding yoga mats, blocks, and other accessories partitions the massage room and small office behind.

Well-placed skylights flood the built-in desk and workstation with natural light. The elegant desk lamp, which Hara calls the Sunset Lamp, has a maple base and bowl-like shade, the latter finished with gold leaf for a warm glow.

Whether you’re battling noise or are short on space, these guides can turn your office into a distraction-free zone.

Kalon founder and creative director Michaele Simmering has worked from her in-home studio since she launched her business.

From lighting to plumbing, here’s what you should know before you start your next update.

The exposed rafters were carried into the exterior areas, including the covered patio.

Conveniently located in their backyard, the office allows the couple to run their practice while staying close to their kids.

James Veal and Christine Stucker are coprincipals of Stewart-Schafer.

“Durability drove the selection of metal panels,” Schaer says of the home’s industrial exterior. Manufactured by AEP SPAN from corrugated cladding, it looks like zinc but costs significantly less. It also contrasts nicely with the natural siding and trim. “All of the wood inside and out is Douglas Fir, the predominant wood species in the northwest,” Schaer explains.

Choosing a kitchen or bathroom countertop can be nerve-wracking, and we understand why—they can be one of the most expensive aspects of a renovation, with the added responsibility of impacting the aesthetics of a space. Read on as we work our way through the pros and cons of seven of the most common countertop materials.

More than 60 plant species were used in the layered design.

In the living area, a Neo sectional by Niels Bendtsen for Bensen joins a pair of About A Lounge 81 swivel chairs by Hee Welling for Hay. The Vellum drapery panels by Maharam.

“The tent-like shape resembles a mountain. When the snow falls, the triangle becomes embedded in the landscape,” Tham says.

The wood-fired store is from local company Homestead Stove.