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From upstairs, the home offers views of San Francisco Bay.

Seattle-based Robert Hutchison Architecture worked with the homeowners to design an addition to the residence that respects its original post-and-beam construction.

The home’s 2,340 square feet span the upper and lower levels, while the basement can serve as an independent ADU, home office, or guest quarters. The lower-level entry is now more comfortable, with a wide waiting area protected from the weather overhead.

Now, an eight-foot sliding door brings light into the kitchen and enables fluid movement between inside and out. The wider steps can serve as seats during a party, and they make for a graceful transition to the yard.

Before: The bungalow sits on a lovely corner lot and has a beautiful view of Mount Rainier. The owners wanted their renovation “to maintain the character of the neighborhood,” says Prentis Hale of SHED Architecture & Design.

Blend Outdoor Design in Spokane oversaw the design of a new deck and fire feature.

Inspired by the Ice Age rock formations found throughout the region, the Meteorite, so named for obvious reasons, is a faceted dwelling designed by Kivi and Tuuli Sotamaa, the brother-and-sister team behind Ateljé Sotamaa.

Ontario’s Muskoka region has a rich history of recreational architecture that spans over 100 years.