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Large format, 12-inch white oak floors help highlight and dramatize the scale of the apartment. “At the width we selected, you see such a beautiful grain expression,” says architect Max Worrell.

Daltile 2x8 Mod Wall navy tile was stacked vertically behind a white oak and marble vanity in the bathroom. An arched mirror continues the motif.

“All of the light wood finishes and natural light that comes through the house creates a really nice warm atmosphere,” says Francesca Grace, who worked on the furniture styling. In the living room Grace placed the Perimeter Grey Sofa from CB2, with a Deja 35” Round Coffee Table from Poly and Bark. Artwork in the room includes pieces by Karen Folgner and Melissa Stone Mangham.

“The project was always concerned with the question: How do you create a living space for different tenants to come together?"

The sides of the bed and lounge unit feature integrated storage for books and other items.

Floor Plan of Mouse House by Shin Shin Architects

Bathed in natural light from a skylight, the home's cozy kitchen sits right off of the entrance gallery. Custom cabinetry spans across an entire wall, offering plentiful storage and hiding built-in appliances. Designer pendant lights and open shelving add to the modern look.

A private desk nook stands in the middle of the living area.

This airy home makes the most of its beachside location with sustainable design, careful siting, and an expansive, glazed facade.

In 2013, Jennifer Warner and Cara Frey fell in love with a modest but charming 1920s house within walking distance of their bungalow. The dwelling was dramatically sited, with great views of Portland’s southwest hills and downtown. But according to Michael Leckie, the Vancouver–based architect they eventually hired, "It was the dumpiest house on the block." Leckie replaced the house with a simple, modern design, using a basic square wood box that skews into a rhombus form, which he topped with a sloping roof. Their son, William, 6, swings in front of the cedar-clad house.

The master bath features round penny tiles and concrete tile floors.

SHED added oversized sliding glass doors which allow for indoor/outdoor living during the warmer months, while new wood cabinetry establishes a clean, minimalist aesthetic, and an oversized, marble-topped island with a table extension provides room to cook, eat, and entertain. Oversized sliding doors open to the expansive deck, while skylights fill the space with natural light—a necessity with Seattle's gray winter skies.

The matte black hardware and shower fixture is consistent with the kitchen finishes.