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Builder Nick Maimone drew on his artistic background and the ’60s counterculture movement as he reenvisioned a home set where the Russian River meets the Pacific in Northern California.

The bunkie and the house are just two of the structures that will be built on the property: Liz and Matt plan on adding a garage and a boathouse too. They want all the buildings to share the same language. Says Liz, “They didn’t need to be twins, but they needed to relate to each other.”

In the entry, a custom rug and stair runner fabricated by the Rug Company soften the space. The marble console is by Joris Poggioli and the green mirror is by Zieta.

Lightweight hurricane flaps can be raised and lowered over screened openings to control air flow. “When you’re in the house and the flaps are open, it’s almost like you’re outside,” says Mark. The hammock is from IKEA.

On the Bahamian island of Eleuthera, a 110-mile sliver of land known for its pink-sand beaches and laid-back vibe, an off-the-grid cabin serves as a getaway for Mark and Kate Ingraham and their 13-year-old daughter.

The project was designed all at once, but construction took place over two phases in order to accommodate the birth of the couple’s son, Leo.

Studio GSBN carves a slice out of a Sydney home to fill its interior with sunshine.

Blaine Architects capped the front addition to this Eichler home with a shed roof that mimics the slope of traditional Eichlers, but slants in the opposite direction to make it distinct. The wood screen is made from Accoya.

The Czech Republic has a tradition of gardening huts, where people have small plots they can visit to escape the city. In Prague, biology professors Adam Petrusek and Tereza Petruskova commissioned local firm Byro Architects to replace their hut, building a circa 200-square-foot pavilion that joins a shed where the couple stores their tools.

An H.D. Buttercup Lounge Chair, George Nelson Bench, and Noguchi 1A Table Lamp sit just off the kitchen.

The new structure presents a similar design to the renovated farmhouse, complete with oak paneling and polished concrete floors. Sliding glass doors open onto a garden.

Light-toned ceramic tile stacked vertically and white quartz counters are a neutral counterpoint to the pops of chartreuse in the cabinetry. Lin interspersed the closed cabinetry with sections of String shelving, from a Scandinavian modular system originally designed by Nisse and Kajsa Strinning in 1949.

The rosy glow reflecting off maple leaves and the brick of neighboring homes inspired Maureen to choose the blush pink bedding. The soft linen bedding, from Hawkins New York, along with the minimal decor, the calming natural green of the plants, and the warm wood furniture combine to make the room an inviting, spa-like space.

Since spending time in the great outdoors may not be accessible, cultivate your own green spaces at home—whether that be a balcony or your backyard. Check out our guides for propagating houseplants, starting vegetable seeds indoors, or tackling your own victory garden.

The small bathroom is fully equipped with a shower, sink, and composting toilet.