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A splash of dark green paint in the sleeping nook introduces an old world drama to the space. The paint color is Billiard Green from Sherwin Williams. The crochet pendant is from World Market, and the brass bull was an eBay find. The couple's dog Waylon lounges in the pull-out dog bed drawer.

Packed with personality, this retooled shed by Best Practice Architecture might just be the cutest little ADU in Texas.

“MA03 Library House was designed to meet the requirements of a ceramicist and a lawyer in need of a home capable of holding their extensive book collection as well as providing them with spaces for work and creative activity,” say Fria Folket, the architect behind this cabin in Sweden.

The couple poses in front of the finished cabin on their property in Alentejo.

The half-wall that divides the living room and dining room is walnut, and was a clever way to separate the living and dining zones, and wrap the structural posts, which were painted a dark grey. There’s a television lift inside the cabinet that allows the TV to be stowed when not in use. The couch is from Design Within Reach, and the flooring throughout is white oak.

Even as the square footage of this cottage in Fayston, Vermont, shrank in response to budget constraints, architect Elizabeth Herrmann remained focused on making the space feel warm and functional for a family of four and their dog and cat. "I think the trick to making small spaces feel much larger is to design the experience of being there,

Portland filmmakers Anna Sandilands and Ewan McNicol in their new home.

With its emphasis on the outdoors, the petite shelter in Normandy offers room to roam.

The existing cottage has been on the site for “a long time” with various extensions and refurbishments taking place ad hoc between the 1930s and 1990s, including the garage and utility room at the rear that has been replaced by the newest extension. Like many typical cottages in the area, the cottage is built from local stone with timber shutter windows.

The deck overlooking the surrounding forest is made of locally-milled black locust. The custom iron railing was done by Iron Maiden Studios, a metalshop in Asheville.

The lower level houses the primary suite with a soaking tub and sauna, as well as three additional bedrooms and a full bathroom.

We'll be continually working on the landscape, keeping it as natural as possible,

Out of The Valley just completed their latest project, the Holly Water Cabin—and it’s available for rent.