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Mint green tile encases the tub.

Now, all of the main living spaces benefit from the expansive glass wall that looks out on the backyard.

In Melbourne, Australia, a smart addition transforms a backyard shed into a guest suite for visiting parents, while wrapping the two living volumes around a central courtyard. The minimalist kitchen, although decidedly modern, offers a subtle reference to the "retro suburbia

Recycled Altrock work surfaces and larch cabinetry define the kitchen design.

To accommodate a young family leaving New York City, design firm Stewart-Schafer revamped the kitchen and living areas of an outdated upstate home in just three months.

The living spaces flow together, and floor-to-ceiling windows look out on the backyard and elevated train tracks.

The green backsplash tiles are vintage, reclaimed from another project.

The tiles used for the fireplace are Circlet from the Cuenca collection by Syzygy and are handmade in New Mexico. “It’s nice to find and use finishes that are not super trending, and this tile is my favorite in the house for that reason,” says architect Nicholas Fiore. “Also, they remind me of vinyl records and music, which is always great!”

The Vipp V1 Kitchen comprises four different modules that can be configured to create a custom layout. Accessories—including shelves, racks, and bins—complete the fit-out.

The master bedroom is situated above the studio and features steeply sloping walls—meaning the bed is located in the middle of the room. A playful Kay Bojesen teak monkey sits on the sideboard.

Thomas’ favorite space—and what attracted him to the home in the first place—is the large studio that was used by Locher as an art studio and has been converted into a living room. “There’s a big, beautiful window and it is clearly one of the house's greatest features,” he explains.

While Thomas doesn’t have a favorite part of the home, the fireplace holds special meaning. “It means an incredible amount to me that my father, who is a bricklayer, built the beautiful open fireplace that looks like it was born with the house,” he says.

A Vipp V1 kitchen complements the period details found throughout the home. “It doesn’t steal the glory from the home’s decor,” says Thomas. “The same can be said for my choice of furniture, lamps, art and ceramics, which I tried to keep fairly subdued.”