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The counters are by Caesarstone and the backsplash tile is Fireclay. The appliances are from Fisher Paykel.

The new kitchen is light and bright, with dark green Reform cabinets to provide a grounding energy. "We wanted colors that were calming and soothing, and it's almost got a PNW vibe,

The new house has five exits, including the huge sliding door from the living room to the open space where the hot tub waits. Even the bathroom has a door to the outside.

The ceiling lights are Wever and Ducré.

Plywood panels reach up to the high ceilings in every room.

The oak countertops in the kitchen are the same as the flooring.

The new addition and old building were clad in the same red timber for a cohesive look.

"One of the main problems with the house before was that you were a little isolated, it was hard to get out to the environment," says Gylfir. Doors and windows galore solve that problem in the renovated home.

The little red cabin is a nod to the classic summer cottage of Sweden.

Large-chip terrazzo tiles used in a bathroom in a Melbourne home—something Yan Wang hopes to see less of in the new year.

The Moongate ADU by Cover Architecture uses a soft palette of earth tones to create a sanctuary that offers refuge from the modern world.

In Austin, an auxiliary guest house in the yard is a common sight; a guest house on the roof, less so.