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"The kitchen is pretty small, so we were inspired by Japanese design where everything is highly organized,

Sean and Geri Brunson designed and built the airy, glassy, midcentury-inspired home of their dreams on Florida's east coast.

The raised ceilings with exposed roof rafters and decking give way to the cleaner, lower ceiling of the kitchen.

The home is perched on a rise on the property to enjoy the forest views.

The upstairs hallway with views into the new family room and a custom runner by Armadillo & Co.

The double-height wall of windows in the living room looks out on the property and was a big draw on their first walk-through.

In referencing the home's internal garden courtyard, Flansburgh said it "brings nature in on our terms."

The second floor, which houses Mark’s office, has aluminum-framed windows on three sides and opens to a roof deck.

High above Christina Lake in British Columbia, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson designed an idyllic retreat for Lori Hudson, her husband, and their two boys.

The island helps to define and separate the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living areas.

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The curving, bulbous walls of the bath and shower reveal an unexpected secondary role as a screen for film projections, giving the house a sci-fi glow.

“When I first got down to this site, the boulder that is now along the walkway blew me away, as did the one outside of our bedroom,” Peck says. “I knew immediately that’s where the house should be located.”

The home is nestled in a stand of cedar, pine, and Douglas fir trees. The family relocated a smaller cabin to make room for their new retreat, and they plan to convert the original structure into a game room for the kids.