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Floor Plan of Terra Casa by Studio Dashline

The living room features a number of contemporary pieces of art, contrasting with the more traditional Persian-style rug on the floor. The marble fire surround is a custom design.

“If the house had a wood frame, we wouldn’t have been able to get such open windows.”—Michael Epstein, architect

Heating elements are built right into the countertop in this minimalist kitchen.

Charles Melanson Architect led a renovation that transforms the roughly 1,000-square-foot home into a two-level, 2,489-square-foot residence without expanding the original footprint.

Nine-year-old Stan reads on the platform bed his father built for him. A trio of birch branches helps to bring the outdoors in. The pendant and bed linens are custom.

With the addition of a curtain, a niche above the hallway will become a guest sleeping area. The chair is from IKEA.

Annemie Lathouwers grew up in a forested enclave on the outskirts of Antwerp, Belgium. A nature preserve filled with stately pines, the area lured her back when she and her husband, David D’Hulst, began thinking about trading their house in the city for greener surroundings.

Floor Plan of The Nest by Daria Sheina

After years of hosting loved ones in their 1,450-square-foot home, a couple called on architect Warren Techentin to build a bold backyard house with vacation vibes.