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A newly landscaped and generous-sized lawn awaits in the backyard.

The living room includes a vintage George Nelson sling sofa and concrete stools by CB2.

"The home noses out of the forest just a little bit, like it’s peeking out of the trees,” says architect Ray Calabro.

The old garage was transformed into a studio that features salvaged windows from the main house.

Hytte's prefab construction allows for faster setup with lower site impact.

Here's an easy tip to remember from Berk: Bringing a backsplash all the way to the ceiling will make a kitchen look taller.

Designer Matthew Welsh Weinberger was introduced to the owners of the skoolie by a mutual friend after he saw some furniture and built-in work Welsh Weinberger had done in his own home. It was the first built project at this scale that he had taken on professionally.

Colthoff, project architect Jon Jeronimus, and general contractor Derek Nicholson used two techniques to build the house: post-and-beam for the great room and master suite and stick-frame for the guest wing and entry area. Near the front door, there’s a special tub for the owners to wash their dogs in after hikes. The basin has a low opening and is made of durable concrete, courtesy of Mag’s Concrete Works. The wood paneling is walnut.

Tasmania, Australia Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017

The field of neuroaesthetics teaches us about our biological responses to beautiful design. The thoughtful homes below showcase how lighting, colors, textures, and shapes can coalesce to become bona fide sanctuaries. Whether it be a focus on outdoor connection, aging-in-place, or accessibility, these projects are designed to promote wellness in mind and body.