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Floor Plan of Dahi Residence by Shin Shin

More than 60 plant species were used in the layered design.

Through the large windows, it’s possible to see downtown Portland, Mount St. Helen, Mount Hood, and both the Columbia and TK Rivers.

Blinkoff's husband with the dogs in the backyard, where an outdoor barbecue area is set up for hosting events.

Two passthrough in the kitchen open to the living room and breakfast nook.

The backyard and pool needed a new retaining wall, so the entire area around the pool was redone and a new deck installed.

Rah: Design was founded by Rahil Taj as a multidisciplinary design and fabrication studio in Los Angeles. The MDK9 Dog Haus pairs Brazilian teak and powder-coated steel with a concrete base. Taj left no detail unconsidered in the design, partnering with Modern House Numbers for customizable name plaques, as well as Jax & Bones for luxe memory foam bedding.

Thanks to an existing functional layout and adequate size, there wasn't much need to change the plan of the kitchen and the placement of appliances and plumbing.

Edison lights trace the outline of the rear facade, creating a twinkling oasis once the sun sets.

The second bedroom.

A custom-designed console fits the wall perfectly and creates a spot to drop keys and mail, or check appearances before going out the door.

"A steep or unstable site can make it difficult and costly to seismically retrofit a structure, or stabilize the site,” says Thomas Schaer at SHED Architecture and Design, a Seattle-based firm with extensive experience in adaptive reuse, as well as midcentury remodel. “There also may be land-use code provisions that limit or prevent development on the lot."

The Sanctuary floor plan

To add natural vibrancy and variable depths of color, ModOp Design used tile selections from Heath Ceramics' Modern Basics line for the kitchen backsplash and all bathroom tiles in this Los Angeles renovation.

In this California home, a red mosaic tiled backsplash balances the lower white marble counter and wood cabinets. A mosaic tiled backsplash is generally budget-friendly and even a possible DIY project because they're typically already mounted to a backing and come in sheets.

Cornflower blue hexagonal tiles form the backsplash in this blue kitchen, where the tiles continue onto the countertop (often a great way to save on your budget), which is edged in copper. The blue cabinets are a solid color in contrast to the variegated tones of the tiles.

The kitchen is located in a corner behind the dining area. The L-shaped space features professional-grade appliances and contemporary cabinetry.

Calacatta Superwhite Quartzite and white oak decorate the kitchen, as well as (