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Quartersawn oak built-ins throughout the house were fabricated by Toronto cabinetmaker Built Work Design.

An addition accommodated a new living area set high up among the surrounding treetops.

Although you might not be able to easily reach the tops of cabinets, shelves, mirrors, or taller moldings, take assistance from feather dusters or vacuums with long brush attachments.

Floor Plan of Palms Residence by Olson Kundig

The property sits isolated among the weathered boulders of the Mojave Desert.

Before: Over three years, Jake Wetzel worked with friends and neighbors to overhaul this 1930 cottage in Kamloops, British Columbia, where he and wife Sigrid live.

The dining room’s preserved built-ins are another great display space.

Having the basement connected to the rest of the home means the media room can be downstairs, and the living room functions as a quieter space for socializing or reading.

Floor Plan of Night + Day House by Edmonds + Lee Architects

A custom sofa anchors the space, with a custom rug from Armadillo & Co. A Wittus fireplace was designed into the custom millwork.

Back in the living area, shelving hardware by Rakks create a tidy spot for the displaying the couple's collection of vinyl.

Built-in bookshelves and a brick fireplace complement the living room’s wood-paneled walls.

A reading alcove in the living room receives plenty of natural light.

The architects designed the home’s expansion with the knowledge that the owners plan to continue the renovation when their budget allows it. "We wanted to put everything in the right place so it doesn’t have to be undone later," says Corti.

A CB2 chair was reupholstered in a salmon-toned fabric that picks up hues in the Trinidad and Tobago tourism poster.