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The open-plan kitchen, dining area, and living space are arranged in a 16-square-foot volume that features a vaulted ceiling, lending a sense of spaciousness.

Outside, Eva planted wildflowers, grapevines, and other flora along the perimeter of the home. Inside, a sitting area by a Skantherm fireplace is a nice spot to cozy up with a book.

The clients have a large collection of indoor plants, and 4 S Architecture designed a scheme with plenty of spots to display plants, from the deep windowsills to the semi-recessed extractor above the island that features an integrated shelf. “We had originally specified a fully flush extractor system, but they are very expensive,” says architect, Julia Hamson. “We went for one that is semi-recessed, so was cost effective but still has less visual impact than a dropped extractor.”

The Little Owl A-Frame’s matte-black exterior sets it apart from its woodsy neighbors.

A Nova Scotia couple learn that although triangular homes may look simple, they can be devilishly complex.

The home offers a cathedral-like feeling through the use of tall doorframes and directed views from room to room within the home.

The ground-floor bedroom is clad in redwood and well lit from above.

Chan + Eayrs transform an 18th-century house in East London, combining contemporary furnishings with historic objects—including a hefty antique table in the dining area.

For a home in West Hollywood, Romanek punctuates the living room with a sunny pair of Facett chairs by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec.