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<span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">"At Adelphi Paper Hangings, they do historic recreatin wallpaper and we chose one from the age of our house,

We felt more freedom then to make the kitchen fit but do it the way we needed to do it with a lot of comfort.

The timber frame extension is built on screw-piles, which have the embodied carbon of less than 5% of the typical concrete strip foundations and slab, and also requires no digging.

Wood cabinetry from Merit Kitchens has a vertical, plank-like finish. Black iron handles tie in with the window frames. “We didn’t need fancy details,” says Nigel.

Longtime resident Elizabeth Seacord cringes remembering her neighbors gutting their historic units. “It’s like deforestation,” she says.

The single-valve fixture delivers water at the temperature we set it to on the tankless heater. The backstop, which has a sealant, will silver with time, and the copper will patina, too. The shower will feel more and more private as the hedges continue to grow in.

“The colour palette is harmonious and restful, especially the front bedrooms,” notes homeowner Sarah.

Chuch Estudio plays with color and form to create furnishings and spaces that are seriously fun.

A bright blue front entry door pops against the home's historic thatched roof.

Iglusaunas can be found in many interesting spots around the world. The company offers smaller and larger sizes, and the unique shapes feature handcrafted shingled exteriors.

A look at the minimalist interior, with wraparound LED lights. A large window frames your view of choice—be it a lush forest, a seaside campground, or your own backyard.

Measuring 16 feet long, the Scandinavian Sauna by Native Narrative is built on a trailer frame for easy portability.

The kitchen features custom-made cabinetry and countertops.

Interlocking light and dark hardwood flooring fit right in with the vintage aesthetic of this small flat in Katowice, Poland.

In the living room and kitchen, soft-but-tough Expanko cork flooring provides comfort and stands up to dings and scuffs. While the kitchen was designed primarily with Surendra and a caregiver’s needs in mind, it also accommodates the five-foot-radius of a wheelchair.

The garage highlights the Lubkes’ structural engineering expertise with a 13-foot concrete wall built by Dolan Construction.

Updates to the backyard included areas for lounge and play.