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The kitchen layout was reconfigured so that the focus is on the view—the wall of windows, which look out on the ocean, is now underscored by one long, uncluttered counter. There, the faucet is Delta and the dishwasher is Bosch. The range stayed in nearly the same spot, and the opposite wall has been thickened with storage and the refrigerator column. Both the refrigerator and range are by Bertazzoni.

Canadian Castaway features a simple and rustic aesthetic with a focus on raw materials. "I didn’t want to paint the wood white, for instance," the owner says. "I just wanted to let it age naturally and invite it to mirror the natural world it's now a part of."

The bench by the stairs is from Ikea. A vintage game, magazines, and a fully assembled National Park Jenga set sit happily on top.

Bowick and Bouffard used simple bare bulbs in glazed porcelain sockets throughout the cabins, all of which are adjustable for seasonal visitors. "Everything is on dimmers, so guests can create their own level of ambiance,

The flooring is plywood painted in Benjamin Moore's Navajo White, and large rectangles of dark gray Marmoleum (made with linseed oil) appear in the kitchens and entryway. "It's durable, and it smells great,

Gas stoves by Jotul, which are Scandinavian and manufactured in Maine, add warmth year-round.

When it comes to cooking tools, no detail was overlooked. "We spent a lot of time making sure the utensils were pretty, well-designed, and utilitarian,

Bowick says the shingles were at first a golden honey hue. “As it patinated, they became this beautiful silver-gray. It’s similar to the decks and railings, which are hemlock. They also have a nice patina,” he says.

Skylights illuminate the bathroom, which sits in the center of the unit and is elevated slightly to accommodate the plumbing below. “It’s a wood box on the exterior and glass on the interior,” says Ruben. “It feels open and serene.” The glass tile is from Arizona Tile. The sink is from Toto.

“We had a child and made a commitment to take care of my mother. We had to figure out a solution for housing us all with the right privacy and comfort,” says Ilga Paskovskis, owner of the Granny Pad.

Behind a facade of stained-black cedar, plywood walls and exposed rafters lend a casual, loft-like feel to the space, while strategically placed windows and skylights bring in ample day-light.

“After speaking to hundreds of homeowners, we realized that our vision of converting garages (and upcycling other unused spaces into housing) couldn't be done at scale without revisiting the way we approach renovation as a whole,” says Schneider.

The cabin is constructed predominantly with plywood that Christie finished with a custom whitewash of 4:1 water to white paint, with a dash of green. "I wanted it pale,

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