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Add a dash of flair and color with Rubber floor coating. Some of the advantages include the low cost and resistance to mechanical and chemical damage. Rubber floors are non-slippery, resistant to extreme temperatures and are easily repaired.

On the exterior, floating steel siding shields the home from the elements while allowing fresh air to flow in and out.

The Inlet House exterior is marked by cedar shingle wood siding and ample glazing that emphasizes the views and the feeling of living in a wildlife sanctuary.

007 House by Dick Clark + Associates

Architect Johan Sundberg looked to Japanese architects like Kengo Kuma for inspiration for the design of a holiday home in southern Sweden. "We call it the Katsura typology, but that's probably sacrilegious," he says. The eaves of the gently sloped hipped roof extend generously in all directions, turning the deck into a covered retreat that’s part veranda, part engawa, the Japanese version of a porch.

Facundo Ochoa’s beach house is an ode to craft and coastal living with a sprawling deck, DIY details, and lots of room to hang out.

By far the biggest transformation, the new kitchen enjoys high ceilings from the revamped roofline; all new casework, flooring, and finishes; and a large island. The stools are from 2xhome.

During the renovation, they discovered a window on the north side of the kitchen and built some shelving in front of it to enjoy storage while still letting the light in.

"We like quartzite because it has the movement of marble but is more resilient,