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No whiteware here. In this moody apartment in Berlin, multi-toned charcoal gray subway tiles make up the backsplash, which contrasts with the pop of rosy color on the kitchen cabinets.

A grand space greets visitors when they first enter the home. The living room and kitchen are tucked on either side of a central dining area, which features a 35-foot-high wall of glass.

The house features one master bedroom upstairs, two guest bedrooms, and two separate guest apartments downstairs that Wynants rents out. “Farming has become a very difficult trade. Prices are historically low and agritourism is something invented to give farmers the possibility to have an extra income,” says Wynants, who grows hops on his land. “The formula has had huge success; in the last years the tourism capacity of this area has multiplied many times.”

Floor Plan of Garden House by Maike Design

Floor plan for Cuatas House by Espacio 18 Arquitectura

A welded spiral staircase leads to the sleeping loft in this geodesic dome home.

The couple purchased the living room’s H.W. Klein chairs with the house. Another existing piece was the mezzanine’s daybed, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orlando Mølgaard Nielsen. An original floating staircase leads to the mezzanine and then up to the second floor. The open, straight-forward spaces speak to one of Christian’s guiding principles: “Simplicity is the key,” he says.

Floor Plan of Glen Road Residence by Risa Boyer Architecture

When architects Thomas Karsten and Alexandra Erhard toured the raw industrial space, they were struck by how much light streamed in, a gift bestowed by large windows and the rare presence of a private patio.

West says that you should choose a bold, colorful tile for the floor, and then run it up the side of a wall as an eye-catching accent. That's what she did in this kids' bathroom.

Floor plan of Square House by Levenbetts

The couple selected stainless steel for the posts and top rails, which matches other finishes in their home. “We were very active in the design process, referencing Viewrail’s nationwide portfolio for examples,” Tim comments.

The couple opted for glass railings in order to open up views of the backyard pool and complement the structure’s overall aesthetic. “It certainly isn’t a typical home for Northwest Indiana, but it was built for us and we have no plans of moving,” Karen adds.

“Our mechanical fastening system allows components to be shipped economically and put into place quickly with a minimum of hassle using common tools,” says Morris. In addition to offering a variety of finishes for the posts and stringer, the company also provides wood selections such as Ash, Hickory, and Oak in various finishes, along with the option of glass, cable, or rod railings.

With a minimalist and airy design, floating stair designs like this one are supported by a central steel stringer to which each tread is mounted. The FLIGHT Floating Stairs System by Viewrail is a made-to-order solution that arrives at the job site as a prefabricated kit—including pre-drilled, ready-to-assemble components for both the stairway and railings.

The rear facade features a covered outdoor area. An arched opening connects to the interior on the backyard.

Smooth concrete flooring offsets the verticality of the timber boards that cover the interior and exterior walls.

A house in Sydney combats climate change with its own ecosystem.