Collection by J Gabel
In the family's porch, a natural reed canopy provides protection from the sun. The grounds are covered with gravel.
In the family's porch, a natural reed canopy provides protection from the sun. The grounds are covered with gravel.
The tree from the entrance can be seen through a large window.
The tree from the entrance can be seen through a large window.
"We didn't want to put a lot of furniture out there," says Terry of the east terrace, adding that they sometimes bring the dining table outside for meals. "You can make it work with whatever you want."
"We didn't want to put a lot of furniture out there," says Terry of the east terrace, adding that they sometimes bring the dining table outside for meals. "You can make it work with whatever you want."
The larch slats above the brick reference a history of agriculture buildings in the area.
The larch slats above the brick reference a history of agriculture buildings in the area.
Don’t underestimate the power of lighting. “I find the most overlooked feature in kitchen design to be efficient, well-designed lighting,” states Risa Boyer of Risa Boyer Architecture.
Don’t underestimate the power of lighting. “I find the most overlooked feature in kitchen design to be efficient, well-designed lighting,” states Risa Boyer of Risa Boyer Architecture.
Bob sits in the entry courtyard with his dog, Goya.
Bob sits in the entry courtyard with his dog, Goya.
In the dining room, which opens to the backyard terrace, original tilework on the floors and walls complement decidedly modern counterparts—an original 1938 Butterfly chair 

by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan, and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, and a 1983 TMC floor lamp by Spanish designer Miguel Milá.
In the dining room, which opens to the backyard terrace, original tilework on the floors and walls complement decidedly modern counterparts—an original 1938 Butterfly chair by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan, and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, and a 1983 TMC floor lamp by Spanish designer Miguel Milá.
4. Mixing Lighting

To create a balanced ambience in your kitchen, use a mixture of task and decorative lighting.
4. Mixing Lighting To create a balanced ambience in your kitchen, use a mixture of task and decorative lighting.
3. Picking Materials for Worktop Surfaces

A work surface should be durable and hygienic. Each material will have its own benefits and drawbacks, so think about your lifestyle and aesthetic preferences when making your choice.
3. Picking Materials for Worktop Surfaces A work surface should be durable and hygienic. Each material will have its own benefits and drawbacks, so think about your lifestyle and aesthetic preferences when making your choice.
West says that you should choose a bold, colorful tile for the floor, and then run it up the side of a wall as an eye-catching accent. That's what she did in this kids' bathroom.
West says that you should choose a bold, colorful tile for the floor, and then run it up the side of a wall as an eye-catching accent. That's what she did in this kids' bathroom.
"This is the perfect space to go bold with wallpaper, tiles, and color," Dabito says of powder rooms—this bold green one is his design. "Make every inch count, and turn every corner into a statement."
"This is the perfect space to go bold with wallpaper, tiles, and color," Dabito says of powder rooms—this bold green one is his design. "Make every inch count, and turn every corner into a statement."
While this is a full-sized bathroom, West says that the same principles should apply to a powder room: add dimension and detail wherever possible. She thinks using matte black finishes adds more drama, too.
While this is a full-sized bathroom, West says that the same principles should apply to a powder room: add dimension and detail wherever possible. She thinks using matte black finishes adds more drama, too.
The fireplace in this small office adds a bit of character to an otherwise plain space.
The fireplace in this small office adds a bit of character to an otherwise plain space.
The only big change Plum Projects made to the home's envelope was in the loft, where they installed a gable-style dormer to better take advantage of lake views.
The only big change Plum Projects made to the home's envelope was in the loft, where they installed a gable-style dormer to better take advantage of lake views.
Even with its windows, the loft was dark and secluded with am outdates stained glass installation behind the bed.
Even with its windows, the loft was dark and secluded with am outdates stained glass installation behind the bed.
Redone with tranquility and escape in mind, the primary suite bathroom feels spa-like with a wash of Bedrodsians Magnifica Calacatta in super white.
Redone with tranquility and escape in mind, the primary suite bathroom feels spa-like with a wash of Bedrodsians Magnifica Calacatta in super white.
The bathroom in the primary suite was full of '90s details, from the pastel wallpaper to the light fixtures.
The bathroom in the primary suite was full of '90s details, from the pastel wallpaper to the light fixtures.

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