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Portuguese ceramic tile with a matte finish lends texture in one of the bathrooms.

Lekien outfitted the kitchen with oak cabinetry, pale oak flooring, and ceramic wall tile with a matte finish.

A Seattle couple built their own backyard house with a city-sponsored design—and then rented out their old home on the property to friends.

A skylight in the primary bathroom floods the space, tiled with bright white ceramic tile, with soft sunlight.

The owner, founder of Archistoric Lighting Studio, restored mid-century Danish light fixtures throughout the home.

Kitchen by 'Henry Built'. Dark stained white oak with quartzite island top.

Just past sunrise at Betasso Overlook.

Floor Plan of Suburb House by Studio Nocturne

A cedar-planked hot tub looks out on to the open desert.

In Seattle, two architects from Office of Ordinary Architecture purchased a 1979 townhouse designed by Milton Stricker. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Daniel Ash revamped the patio and built under-deck storage.

The details of the ceiling show the precise angles of the panels as installed.

Floor Plan of Montara House by Porter & Erb Architects

The covered front-door entry repeats the rhythm of window bays on the rest of the front facade.

In the downstairs bathroom, a Zuchetti facuet adds a simple, black accent to the white tiles and sink.

In the master bath, a dowdy tub was replaced with a standing shower designed by Di Ioia and Bédard and manufactured by Linea P International. The wall and floor tiles are by Ceragres, and the sink, tub, and towel rack are by Aqua Mobilier de Bain.

The juxtaposition of black and white is perhaps the most notable detail of the home’s interiors. In the guest bathroom, black and white tiles provide visual interest.

Taking cues from nautical casework, Osmose Design crafted an undulating, white oak kitchen in an irresistibly quirky Tudor home in Portland, Oregon.