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"The forest outside our windows brings us joy from the moment we wake up in the morning," says Jonah, "while we watch the hawks and birds and drink our coffee to the period of dusk when the deer pass through on their evening foraging and the fox come out of hiding."

Floor plan of Alder House by SHED Architecture & Design

Kevin and Katie enjoy happy hour on their new covered patio. The plantings were inspired by the garden in Mexico where they got married. During the pandemic, "We were like, I want to go on vacation, but we can't, so let's just make our backyard a vacation,

Working with salvaged and donated materials (and without ferry service), the Stinn Family assembled this dreamy getaway piece by piece.

The eco-friendly escape is powered by solar panels and a wind turbine—and it even includes a full bath.

Elizabeth Wright Ingraham channeled her grandfather’s vision as she incorporated built-ins, natural materials, an open floor plan, and views of Pikes Peak.

Floor plan of Koodu / Weaving a Nest by No Architects

Large, sliding glass doors connect the interior living spaces to the garden, while drawing in plentiful daylight.

The oak cabinet in the living room was another secondhand find. “It had the exact measurements of the wall,” says Annemie. “We just needed to hang it.” The throw blanket is from La Femme Garniture while the pillows and pendants are custom.

Thanks to Kabina’s clever system of interlocking joints, all you need is a rubber hammer to assemble it.

Set a short drive from the beach, the getaway brings in countryside views with a long, linear plan wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glazing.

The funky home comes with a ceramics studio, an outdoor shower, and access to thousands of acres of hiking trails.

Jack Mama enjoying a book on the lounge seat with a pullout ottoman.