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A brass doorknob paired with a mortice lock is a quintessential vintage look.

Brass has been a popular metal for doorknobs for years: its versatility and resistance to rust make it suitable for all uses.

The muted palette of the Mesa Nook rug echoes the color of the stone wall outside Dinnigan’s countryside home. “There are four defined seasons in the year, which makes each stay at the Black Barn Bowral very different,” says Dinnigan. “In spring the property is surrounded by blossoming trees and then by Christmas all the stonefruit is starting to ripen. Autumn brings with it the change of colors and loss of leaves, and winter is bleak but there’s something beautiful about the bleakness.”

Orca Living frequently integrates wellness features into residential gardens, such as this small timber sauna. The materiality of the sauna complements the timber fence and stairs.

Handcrafted Hideaway, the 264-square-foot house that Elizabeth and Matt Impola of Handcrafted Movement designed and built is situated on a lush property in Battle Ground, Washington, where towering trees, a large pasture, and abundant wildlife create a cinematic scene.

The kitchen showcases quartz counters, white-painted cabinetry, open shelves, and a Prestige range with a hickory-covered hood.

The interior is outfitted with a birch plywood ceiling and limewash-painted walls.

“Zarzales is a vacation home located in Valle de Bravo, whose architecture, simple and pure, gives the prominence it deserves tothe surrounding nature,” says the firm.

Glass sliders running the length of the interior can close off the living space, or retract for a wide-open connection to the dining area, patio, and pool.

Modern larch interior woodwork combines with retro furniture and lighting pieces.

This adjustable cabin can be opened up to the elements or closed off when the weather is being uncooperative.

Architect Ryan Leidner reimagined this 2,500-square-foot home in San Francisco.

Add a wet bar. The merry making isn't complete without refreshments, so consider including a place separate from the kitchen where guests can linger and chat.

8. "How often do I like to communicate with my realtor and what's the best way to do so?" "Your agent should know how you like to check in and by what method—text, email, or phone,” explains Hoffman. “The biggest complaints we hear from clients who have worked with other agents is that their agent did not communicate with them in the way they wanted."

The faucets, which are made of copper plumbing fittings, reference the history of the building and its industrial roots.

One of the system's best new features are the interior drawers, which can now be as detailed as the most expensive high-end systems, providing a place for everything with drawers for pots, knives, tablelinens, and dinnerware.

The Cabinet Face's DIY paint-grade flat panel doors and custom panels are installed in the island.

Kitchen with the custom steel hood, Fireclay ceramic tile backsplash in a herringbone pattern, and Dekton counters

The white cabinets and traditional subway tile in marble make for a timeless combination in this kitchen in Washington, D.C.