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Remodeled on a budget of just $35,000, this 355-square-foot apartment uses affordable birch plywood for the flooring, doors, and storage units for a warm feel.

Located in a forested, countryside area near a lake and vegetable garden, the cabin was designed by São Paulo architect Silvia Acar as a simple space for sleeping, cooking, and reconnecting with nature.

Designed by Cal Poly Pomona students, this factory-built Wedge cabin prototype features plywood interiors for a raw and rustic vibe.

After: Geoffrey custom-built the wall cabinetry and shelving, which is painted Valspar’s Lake Country. “We wanted to create an entryway,” he explains. In an effort to repurpose, all the wood in the kitchen is taken from old ceiling joists and old hemlock siding. “Our contractors learned that we were restoring things, so people just dropped materials off for us,” he says. In regards to teal color selection, “the light came first,” he said, referencing the slightly darker shade of the overhead fixture. “When we were picking out the color for the cabinetry, we wanted to make sure it worked – again all the colors tie back to the wallpaper in the living room.”

Myers designed a new built-in bookcase that floats in the wall. The color and style of the built-in match the kitchen cabinets, helping to integrate the spaces and create flow. The L.A. Rivera sectional from Croft House is paired with a stripe rug from Hem and a Scamp coffee table from Blu Dot.

Myers swapped the existing sliding glass patio doors for a sleeker glass door system from Panoramic Doors.

Lake|Flato designed a weekend home on North Fork, Long Island that nods to the rustic agricultural structures dotting the region. Western red cedar siding is stained black to help the home's three structures recede into the landscape.

In 2014, Jeff and Karen Gunning began researching building another house, hoping to create a single, contained volume without compromising their retirement funds. The resulting Tree House comprises three pitched volumes with cutaways to create a porch in phase one and recessed window planter ledges in phase two. Simple wood columns provide support.

Custom cabinets in a mix of white oak and lacquered paint join Miele appliances and a honed quartz countertop.

A look at the dramatic slice in the roof, which provides an exciting intersection between modernism and the vernacular design.

A peek at the sparkling pool.

The interior glows like a lantern at night, as does the new backyard pool.

The primary bathroom in black and white is fully tiled in opposing brick and hexagonal shapes that widen the space. The shower features a lovely tiled bench beside one of the second floor windows.

Southern California inspired living room with a neutral palate and natural materials through a grey cozy couch, woven rug, oversized wicker pendant, a custom light wood coffee table, and lots of natural lighting.

Cabin inspired living room with stone fireplace, dark olive green wainscoting walls, a brown velvet couch, twin blue floral oversized chairs, plaid rug, a dark wood coffee table, and antique chandelier lighting.

This pantry defines its own space through its dark olive green color, with metal wire grid sheeting doors, and antique doorknobs.

Entry way with antique wood bench, hanging coat rack, and white and gold sconce lighting.