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The kitchen has a large central island, with the range and workspaces on the right and a huge built-in on the left in front of the stair. A bright, white laminate wall holds the oven and refrigerator. Architect Nicholas Fiore says this element “pumps the brakes a bit” on the white oak shiplap walls and white oak ceiling.

The kitchen island features an elegant concrete top in a light tone that complements the white oak joinery and allows the Carrera marble backsplash to steal the show.

"Anthony and Sherry love to entertain, so they wanted something that felt a little more austere from the street and then became warm and cozy on the interio,” says architect Eric Hughes.

The soaking tub overlooks an exterior rock garden that is illuminated by a light well.

Floor plan of Crestview Residence by HR Design Dept

Cork flooring by Expanko runs from the bathroom to the hallway, mirroring the tones of the cedar ceilings. Heath Ceramics tile clads the vanity wall.

Two passthrough in the kitchen open to the living room and breakfast nook.

Bestor opened up the central spine of the ranch-style home, creating a kind of longhouse with the ceilings insulated and covered with hemlock.

Behind the Muuto sofa, a dreamy but muted painting by artist Keiko Hara commands attention.

The new kitchen, which features banquette seating for laidback meals, is one of the owner’s favorite parts of the renovation.

Greenery brightens a patch of outdoor space just off the main bathroom.

Small patios with bistro folding chairs adjoin each bedroom, filling the spaces with natural light.

Natural materials including Douglas fir timber framing, stained oak floors, Pennsylvania Bluestone, and Quartzite counters add warmth to contemporary interiors.

A flexible open floor plan fosters ample opportunities for a young family to connect with the outdoors and each other.

Designed to comfortably accommodate three to five employees, the 1,000-square-foot home office that Matt Fajkus Architecture has recently built beautifully complements an existing midcentury abode in Austin, Texas.

The addition includes two individual office spaces, a conference room, a studio, a bathroom, and storage space. An operable wall divides the main space as needed.

Unlike its solid front, the back of Creekbluff Studio opens to the outdoors with large windows, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, and a patio tucked between tree canopies which overlook the nearby creek.