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The detached ADU awaits in the backyard. "Whether for guests to stay or for one's own detached flex space, the turnkey structure offers a remodeled kitchen with new appliances, plenty of storage, as well a large open space and full bathroom,

Locally sourced, low-emitting materials were used inside and out. The floors throughout are bamboo.

The entryway features handmade Spanish tile floors and pine walls.

“The house went up so fast compared to a lot of buildings we do, because it’s such a simple design,” explains designer Tim Whitehill.

The ground floor features a grey resin flooring referring to the industrial past of the building;

Karen and Stephen made their bed using wood from an old weathered deck. A quilt by Karen hangs above it. The wall lamps are by Artemide, the bedcover is from North Shore Linens, and the antique bench is from China.

Brass hardware adds a pleasing contrast.

The bathroom is entirely white cement waterproof plaster with natural concrete on the floor, and a hand-poured concrete sink.

The corrugated metal walls carry inside at special moments, such as in the master bedroom.

The master bedroom.

A black-and-white motif is warmed by wood furnishings in the master bedroom of Claire Benoist and Derek Kilner’s weekend retreat in Somers, New York. A Shaker stove by Wittus faces a vintage Pierre Chapo table. The windows are by Pella and the fireplace tool set is from Terrain. An Akari ball pendant by Isamu Noguchi hangs overhead.

Designed as a place to relax and take in the view, the living area features a custom sectional covered in fabric by Kravet and swivel chairs in fabric by Brentano. "Everything is family-friendly,” says Kendra. “We weren’t just designing for beauty—it had to be functional.” The custom table was finished with teak paper cord. The sconce is by Allied Maker.

Spruce was used for the interior floors and doors, as well as the whitewashed walls. A hammock hangs in the children's play room.

The architects incorporated sustainably sourced parota wood into the living room’s sunken seating area. The Turn Tall side table is from Blu Dot, and the pillows are from West Elm.

A flourishing garden grows inside this glass-roofed Victorian home in Melbourne. The skylight creates a sunny space to dine while warm wood tones accentuate this nature-inspired abode.