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A quiet, sheltered outdoor dining area

On approach to the guesthouse, the family keeps an edible garden in concrete planters by the property’s landscape designer, Cielo Sichi of Landfour.

New addition and patio from outdoor garden: the concrete terrace extends into the garden, and receives daylight over the house from the southern sun.

Matt also designed and built the backyard furniture.

The sense of the outdoors is particularly strong in the central atrium; the space is awash in light and shadow.

Just north of San Francisco, the Mill Valley home of former Phish manager and current restaurant owner John Paluska takes its place within its eclectic neighborhood and natural surroundings. A guest cottage flanks the family's garden. The "casita" has hosted friends, family, and even wildfire evacuees; Rachel Paluska refers to it as a "revolving door, in a fun way."

Landscape Design by Land Morphology

Brunswick, a suburb of Melbourne, has a strong manufacturing presence, and vibrant art scene, and strong Mediterranean ties with many Italian and Greek residents.

An award-winning, modern masterpiece inspired by Neutra

The master bath features a wooden bathtub imported from Scotland.

The master bathroom features a coved tile ceiling, a custom walnut vanity, and a large soaking tub.

Peach-tinted glass in the shower is an unexpected accent, yet flows with the rest of the home. "The interior strikes a fine balance between energy and respite, boldness and refinement; an appealing and youthful space that is an expression of Tom’s lifestyle and arts practice," says Lynch.

A Carrara marble counter lines the vanity, and a mirror stretches from wall to wall.

The organizational method, which focuses on neatly highlighting your belongings instead of discarding them, is rife with potential as an interior design philosophy.

An office nook and library can participate in the open plan or disappear behind pocket doors.

The home of Ryan Willms

The interior is defined by a material palette of wood, metal, and stone.