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Melbourne firm Splinter Society’s main goal for the Bungalow 8 renovation and expansion was to create "a more modern, free-flowing series of connected living spaces,

Green roofs are aesthetically pleasing and have multiple positive environmental benefits, even if they are small in terms of square footage. Here, a green roof blooms atop the detached garage of a home.

Stafford Residence floor plan

“Everything needed to be approachable and simple,” says Hilary. “The house reflects who we are.”

San Francisco–based Studio PLOW brought its sleek aesthetic from the big city to the redwood forest, transforming this weekend retreat from dark and dated to bright and modern.

The master bathroom continues the minimal black and white aesthetic. A narrow window looks out onto the rear patio.

A long, narrow hallway runs along one of the two volumes. “The house is so relaxed. There’s a whole lot of bare feet and lemonade there,

Sofa and rug are from Restoration Hardware.

The wall paint is Snowbound by Sherwin-Williams

Bomanite of Wisconsin

A Chicago-based firm known for preserving cultural landmarks builds a refined weekend home on Lake Michigan’s southern shore.

The shared second-floor bath has a black tile backsplash that references the home’s shou sugi ban siding. The oak and cold-rolled steel vanity echoes the design of the kitchen’s furniture-like island.