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The marble countertops and gold hardware are a subtle nod to the past, while also fitting into today's trends.

A walnut backsplash has integrated shelves for display. The counter is limestone.

Lambert & Fils lights are suspended over the island.

Eivind Bøhn’s cabin on the outskirts of Hardangervidda National Park is a modern update of the classic Norwegian hytte. The design, by Snøhetta architect Øystein Tveter, features a sod-covered roof that blends with the grassy hillside in warmer months.

In the living area, floor-to-ceiling windows by Schüco frame a Gyrofocus suspended rotating fireplace by Focus. At night, a crackling fire appears to hover in the dark.

“There’s no TV here, no distractions. It’s a kind of therapy,” says Eivind.

Glossy black accents contrast with natural wood finishes throughout the interior.

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In winter, when heavy snows blanket the home's angular form, strategically positioned glazing preserves views of the outside while remaining an inconspicuous presence in the landscape.

The upper volume of the blackened pine–clad home juts out toward the horizon for sweeping views of the ocean.

The concrete wall behind the porch provides a backdrop for the wood stove and privacy from the road.

Jason lounges in one of two armchairs by midcentury designer Milo Baughman in the parlor-floor living room. The wood block coffee table is by Eric Slayton, a friend of the couple, and the modular Carmo sofa is from BoConcept. A 1952 piece by French industrial designer Serge Mouille, the Three-Arm Floor Lamp—widely referred to as the "Praying Mantis," for its looming trio of arms—is a nod to the couple’s love of Parisian interiors; a branch-like chandelier by Los Angeles–based artist Gary Chapman hangs overhead.

Window counters are relevant for serious work or casual break-out areas.

A roof terrace provides ocean views. The Spectra umbrella is by Umbrosa.

This dynamic duo traveled to some of the world’s most beautiful places while running a successful creative business from the road. Having recently completed their second DIY conversion, Lexi and Cody continue to embrace the trials, tribulations, and joys of van life, giving the concept of an “open office” a whole new meaning.

Interiors are centered around neutral tones that allow natural light to bounce through the space. Two soothing palettes are available including "Dune" and "Ocean," both with Performatex®​ ​fabric seating.

"We imagined how six people would use the space and developed the shape accordingly," says Hello Wood cofounder Dávid Ráday. "We took inspiration from the design of space capsules, and the cabin was refined step by step before reaching its final form."

“The distinctive geometric form took hours of meticulous detailing to create,” says Koto.

"The shipping container was placed on a cinder-block crawl space, which contains the furnace, the plumbing, and a tankless hot-water heater," Dianna says.