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The new primary bedroom is outfitted with a bay window that features a built-in bench.

The maple wall and hidden door lend warmth and texture and hide the primary bedroom so that it remains privacy.

Set on a storied site, the Colorado Camelot Tree House offers a place to rest after traipsing through the pines, wildflowers, mushrooms, and moss-covered rocks.

Textured porcelain tile by Terratinta Ceramiche changes throughout the day, thanks to a skylight in the bathroom.

The house is oriented north-south, with the broad side of the structure facing east-west. This guarantees not only gorgeous views of the sunset, but also minimizes wind exposure.

The yard also features a rustic outdoor shower.

The most recent collaboration between Airstream and Mercedes-Benz is a high-minded sprinter van with thoughtful and flexible features.

The exterior of the extended yoga studio and primary bedroom wing. The deck is constructed of batu, which was chosen over ipe to keep costs down.

After: By knocking down a wall, they opened up the kitchen to the living room to create one great room, ideal for entertaining.

The new maple table was made by Brit and Derek, and the fiber art is by Brit.

The dining room, adorned with a Mitzi Estee chandelier, was also refreshed.

“Living in a home that we worked on with our own hands alongside our family—it’s so much more nourishing,” says Carisa.

Floor Plan of Oak Cliff Casita by Best Practice Architecture

A splash of dark green paint in the sleeping nook introduces an old world drama to the space. The paint color is Billiard Green from Sherwin Williams. The crochet pendant is from World Market, and the brass bull was an eBay find. The couple's dog Waylon lounges in the pull-out dog bed drawer.

The couple embraced simplicity and efficiency in the new kitchenette. Cabinets along with the countertop, sink, and faucet are all from IKEA. A collection of artworks and collectibles on the shelving are from Aaron Murray, Penny Plavidal, Brian Green, Cynthia Mulcahy, Camp Bosworth, and Hailey Vick.

Whitewashed pine walls and an exposed pine ceiling help soften the space, while artworks and vintage finds give it life. The black and white drawing is by Adam himself, and the couple found the hanging tumbleweed in a fence somewhere between Marfa and El Paso.