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Jun lined the wall from the entrance door to the living area with solid Birch plywood panels for a sense of scale and warmth. “To maximise flexibility in a limited space, we designed a communal-style living area, intentionally omitting a television,” he says.

One of the most striking features is a grand staircase carved in Carrara marble.

A mirrored storage unit reflects light throughout the lower-level kitchen

Woud’s modular sofa provides a vibrant accent color used elsewhere in the house and ADU. The striped club chair is from Ferm Living; the Eames chair and ottoman were among the only things the couple brought with them from Colorado. The knot cushions are by Design House Stockholm, and the prints are by Cornelia Thomsen.

The metalwork in this Melbourne home was a splurge at $29K, but the owners say the way it brings the house to life was worth the investment.

In the living area, an HKLiving Mirror Block coffee table is married with a Tolomeo floor lamp from Artemide, a HAY Neon Tube light, and Moustache's sculptural Extra Bold armchair.

An early concept sketch.

The custom woodwork, including the new kitchen cabinet's, cost $128K.

“The landscaping is kind of like a mullet,” says Mandy. “We went with more of a desert, cactus-scape in the front. It’s very formal in the front and the back is a lot more wild and lush. It's fun.”

Marie Saldivar’s experimental metal-clad dwelling is the perfect place to host family—and proof of concept for her new prefab company.

Nigel Chouri and Crick King bought a tattered ’50s beach house for $911K and introduced water-resistant features, a Spanish-style plaza, and a dreamy garden ADU.

In the family room, white walls and integrated storage—with a hidden door that accesses the guest suite—contrast with walnut shelving and insets.