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The V2 Folding Dooris available in a an all aluminum finish or aluminum with real wood interior finish to match your home’s style.

The frame of an enormous 1950s Christmas bell decoration was transformed into a chandelier. “This project wasn’t about finding off-the-shelf fixtures,” says architect Michael Poris. “It’s about working with the client’s aesthetic.”

The dining table was made by metalworker Rick Gage from planks reclaimed from a Detroit factory and drill bits. Seth Keller created the seating, shelving and credenza, on which sit ceramics by Suzanne Beautyman, Im Schafer, and Benjamin Teague. Two bright-orange plastic moulded Eames chairs add a pop of colour to the room and act as alternates to the bench seating around the table.

In the kitchen, simple farmhouse cabinetry was given a gray-green faux finish to complement the mahogany butcher-block countertops. “The client had started a renovation of the kitchen that he didn't like at all, but he didn't want to pay for new cabinets,” says architect Michael Poris. “So, we worked with the cabinets he had already installed and painted them.”

The glass landing beneath the library in the stairwell allows for constant natural light into the once-dark mudroom. The entry hall leads directly to the kitchen.

The exterior of the home takes inspiration from the old farmhouses and agricultural buildings of the Midwest, but with a more simple, contemporary finish in dark grey.

“There are some great houses in Birmingham,” says Poris. “This one had had been split into two homes during the Depression and there were still remnants of that—two stairs, some of the rooms were chopped up… Many houses like this would be knocked down and replaced, but the client wanted to bring it back to life."

A family chose MyCabin to construct prefab structures in their home country of Latvia. The prefab structures have space for work, sleep, and relaxation.

The open-plan kitchen and dining area has Halo lights by Ladies and Gentlemen Studio, Air chairs by Jasper Morrison, and a sofa from IKEA.

Choosing a kitchen or bathroom countertop can be nerve-wracking, and we understand why—they can be one of the most expensive aspects of a renovation, with the added responsibility of impacting the aesthetics of a space. Read on as we work our way through the pros and cons of seven of the most common countertop materials.

The front patio of the home is open and spacious, and often used for hosting.

The eco-friendly escape is powered by solar panels and a wind turbine—and it even includes a full bath.

Double-height ceilings mark the living area, where large windows harness plenty of natural light.

Wood walls, flooring, and ceiling in the bathroom offer texture and a feeling of warmth.

The bathroom is accessed via a partition door with a full-length mirror. The room also features a sizable shower, a dry toilet with a stainless-steel bucket and chip compartment, a large wardrobe, and a washing machine.

The bedroom accommodates a queen-size bed and built-in wood shelving.

The dining area displays a solid French walnut table that extends and can accommodate up to four people.

The power for the tiny home–on–wheels comes from a standard RV-style hookup.

Ala Köl, the most recent design imagined by Tiny House Baluchon for a couple who love to travel, is clad with black aluminum, cedar, and glass.