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The floor tiles are from Popham Design in a custom palette, paired with handmade subway tile in an earthy, off-white color.

In the bathroom, a thin pane of glass separates the shower; an Aquaplane sink by Lacava hovers above a built-in vanity illuminated by a lean Adelphi light by Oxygen Lighting; and blue-green glass penny tiles by Terra Verre decorate the floor. The absence of a door, combined with windows on two sides, makes the bathroom feel like a continuation of the overall space.

There’s a one-foot level change down to the primary bedroom, which is Shaker in spirit. Instead of closets, each bedroom has a set of deep, built-in drawers. “The architects kept us to our word that the house is meant for short-term stays,” the husband says. Lachapelle sourced the Ethnicraft bed and side table from Fiore Home in Portland, Maine, and the vintage velvet Ligne Roset chair from the Brimfield Antique Market.

The Cedar Hot Tub sits in the almost tropical like garden surroundings.

A wall covered in graphite-colored Ann Sacks tile runs from the kitchen out to the covered porch. Similarly, the sheetrock ceiling and the concrete flooring are extended from inside to outside—a cost-saving measure that provides visual continuity. The Hot Mesh outdoor dining chairs are by Blu Dot.

The casa in Begur dates from the 17th century and is situated at the end of a hilltop road in the Mediterranean countryside.

Floor plan of Crestview Residence by HR Design Dept

Floor Plan of Riverview Hutte by Christie Schoepp

The new framing installed in the garage helped to raise the ceiling height and divide the space into a suite of rooms that skirt the central common area.

Bates Masi’s renovation and expansion salvaged much of the home’s original cypress decking.

Moving on-site to the remote countryside location during the construction process enabled the firm to engage with all of the craftspeople on the project, from the blacksmith to the structural engineers and timber framers, who’s workshop was nearby.

A diagram of Spacecube's Adaptable Living series, which breaks down into a series of small 20-square-meter boxes that can be collated and expanded in myriad configurations.

"The timeless and distinctive aesthetic of minimalism that Koto embodies is accentuated in the interiors,

A subtle palette keeps the interior sleek, allowing the warm, natural tones of the wooden furniture to come to the fore.

A fire pit, hot tub, and pool provide tons of space to lounge and entertain at Desert Wild.

Hang plants with creeping vines from your bathroom's ceiling for a calming visual effect.