Collection by Katie Enarson
A series of long stairs leads to Maison Amtrak, which is set below street level. The entranceway demonstrates Cohen’s love of Japanese design with a geometric simplicity matched only by the formal elegance of the stained Douglas fir two-by-fours.
A series of long stairs leads to Maison Amtrak, which is set below street level. The entranceway demonstrates Cohen’s love of Japanese design with a geometric simplicity matched only by the formal elegance of the stained Douglas fir two-by-fours.
Country Garden House | Olson Kundig
Country Garden House | Olson Kundig
Olson Kundig's Country Garden House ekes out as much window space as possible. Gardens designed in collaboration with notable plantsman Dan Hinkley are visible from every room, and window walls in the living area allow the gardens to become a part of the home.
Olson Kundig's Country Garden House ekes out as much window space as possible. Gardens designed in collaboration with notable plantsman Dan Hinkley are visible from every room, and window walls in the living area allow the gardens to become a part of the home.
Country Garden House | Olson Kundig
Country Garden House | Olson Kundig
The backyard is a hive of activity. Pictured here are the couple with their dogs, daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter.
The backyard is a hive of activity. Pictured here are the couple with their dogs, daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter.
Brenda’s collage cuttings find a resting place by a vignette of clay figurines the artist bought in Mexico. The blue glass vase was given to the artist’s parents as a wedding gift years ago.
Brenda’s collage cuttings find a resting place by a vignette of clay figurines the artist bought in Mexico. The blue glass vase was given to the artist’s parents as a wedding gift years ago.
A vintage typewriter, gifted to Bill from his daughter and son-in-law, is right at home in the office next to an iron figurine found in San Miguel de Allende. Brenda hangs her old watches, earrings, and charms around its waist, like a skirt.
A vintage typewriter, gifted to Bill from his daughter and son-in-law, is right at home in the office next to an iron figurine found in San Miguel de Allende. Brenda hangs her old watches, earrings, and charms around its waist, like a skirt.
The couple’s beagle Ruby sitting in Brenda’s studio on a white leather chair by Natuzzi.
The couple’s beagle Ruby sitting in Brenda’s studio on a white leather chair by Natuzzi.
The countertops are made of honed Zimbabwe black granite with no sealer to avoid finger smudges. The rug is an antique Tree of Life Oushak from 1st Dibs, and the pottery planter was found in San Miguel de Allende.
The countertops are made of honed Zimbabwe black granite with no sealer to avoid finger smudges. The rug is an antique Tree of Life Oushak from 1st Dibs, and the pottery planter was found in San Miguel de Allende.
Brenda and Ruby sit comfortably on the swinging daybed, located in their screened-in porch. The wicker furniture, found in Maine, is over 100 years old.
Brenda and Ruby sit comfortably on the swinging daybed, located in their screened-in porch. The wicker furniture, found in Maine, is over 100 years old.
A pair of David Sutherland chairs sit beside an iron table by Arteriors.
A pair of David Sutherland chairs sit beside an iron table by Arteriors.
The intimate back patio features an antique wicker chair from Maine along with a zinc table from Arteriors and outdoor dining chairs from David Sutherland.
The intimate back patio features an antique wicker chair from Maine along with a zinc table from Arteriors and outdoor dining chairs from David Sutherland.
Once you know your climate zone, timing is everything.
Once you know your climate zone, timing is everything.
Jari and Anna furnished their patio and backyard with pieces from their furniture line, Skargaarden.
Jari and Anna furnished their patio and backyard with pieces from their furniture line, Skargaarden.
“Watching the sunrise and moonrise from the living room is gobsmacking,” says James.
“Watching the sunrise and moonrise from the living room is gobsmacking,” says James.
A well-organized entryway leads to a living room that opens to gardens on two sides.
A well-organized entryway leads to a living room that opens to gardens on two sides.
The red wall cabinet was designed by August. The floors throughout the home were replaced with wide, salvaged heart pine floorboards with radiant heat.
The red wall cabinet was designed by August. The floors throughout the home were replaced with wide, salvaged heart pine floorboards with radiant heat.
Home Renovation Tip: Remember to Stay Positive
Home Renovation Tip: Remember to Stay Positive

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