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The entryway features a family heirloom in the form of an antique dresser, which sits beneath a West Elm chandelier.

Priscilla and McBride initially discussed the office core being an actual desk that could be closed, but opted for this setup so she could sit with her back to the books and look out the window. The double arm chandelier from The Urban Electric Co. lends a sturdy, industrial feel that echoes the metal base of the desk. "Light fixtures are an important details that make a house feel solid,

McBride installed herringbone floors on the parlor level to make the space look larger. "The motion explodes the walls,

Among modern bathroom vanities, vessel sinks are all the rage due to their simple yet functional design. This sleek white porcelain vessel fits perfectly into this gorgeous tropical bathroom.

A 1000xBetter removed the wrought iron and striped awning, and covered the façade in wood, leaving the distinct midcentury elements intact.

To reflect light around the room, Alper chose to use two shades of white in this space. The warmer of the two, Cotton Balls, was used on the walls.

Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet and what it will cost. Hint: it’s more than you may think.

A Series 900 Hinged Door works seamlessly with the windows that flank it at the entry.

The exterior landscaping stays low so as to meet the bottom of the window and interior floor level, which creates a more fluid indoor/outdoor effect.

“All exteriors in the community used the same materials for a unifying look to the project,” explains project architect Anna Lindstrand.

Easy to use and maintain, the LifeStraw Home consists of a hand-blown glass carafe and an engineered dual water filter which protects against more than 30 tap-water contaminants.

Coelux 60 Artificial Windows

A wood countertop with blue laminate cabinets underneath contrasts with a white island topped with travertine. The wall tile is Origin Birch White by AKDO, and the brass faucet is by California Faucets. As in the rest of the apartment, the flooring is colored cork from Globus Cork. - Chicago, Illinois Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017

Generous concrete pavers lead to the entrance. The home's angles are typical of the midcentury homes in the neighborhood.

Now, there are sightlines from the entry to the backyard. The dining table, surrounded by Wegner Wishbone chairs, is by Campagna, a Portland-based design studio.

No-fuss, sturdy materials, like Kahrs oak chevron floors that camouflage dirt and easy-care black metal siding, free up time for family. “The more durable the material, the less work to maintain it,” says Susie. Also in the kitchen is a quartz countertop by Daltile and faucet from Kohler. The windows are by Milgard.