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The new extension is clad in white bricks which help to bounce light around the new interiors, emphasise the freshness and newness, and create a clear, distinct separation from the existing part of the late Victorian semi-detached London home.

A large picture window from 1st Folding Sliding Doors frames the apple tree in the garden, as well as allowing natural light into the room.

"There is an open kitchen because we love to cook for crowds,

The new stairs replace a narrow set that was only 30 inches wide. The couple packed storage underneath.

Acapulco chairs sit on the adjacent deck. The windows are by Milgard and the glass sliders are by Western Window Systems.

The side patio doubles as a parking spot for a custom-built 1970 Honda CB750.

A slatted screen and stacks of firewood shield the front of Ryan Post’s cabin in Little Compton, Rhode Island, against the north wind and snow in winter. As the cold temperatures wane, so does the firewood, in what designer Jason Wood calls a “seasonal striptease.”

The roof deck has a commanding view. “We have friends out here in the summer and stay too long drinking wine,” says Bradley.

San Francisco–based Studio PLOW brought its sleek aesthetic from the big city to the redwood forest, transforming this weekend retreat from dark and dated to bright and modern.

A rendering shows Kabinka set up as a lakeside cabin with a different timber finish and a glazed facade.

A sleeping area is tucked away underneath the rafters. Large windows brighten the space and provide views of the forested surroundings.

Subway tiling wraps around the enclosed shower, while operable windows provide airflow without compromising privacy.