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The architectural lines of oceanfront Sea Ranch Abalone Bay, one of about 1,800 buildings at Sea Ranch, lean with the offshore breezes. The home's material and color palette are harmonic with nature.

A series of “stacked boxes” laid the foundation for this Sea Ranch–inspired home on a narrow site set on two flood zones and filled with protected redwoods.

The top floor of the 1883 structure was converted into an airy home with custom millwork and a suspended sleeping area.

In Vancouver’s Strathcona district, two side-by-side lots now hold seven residences—thanks to a thoughtful renovation of a pair Edwardian houses and the addition of a laneway, or alley, building by Shape Architecture. The team salvaged as much 120-year-old siding as they could for use on the street-facing facades.

The bathroom shower is another Heath Ceramics showcase.

Tiny homes and shipping containers have inspired many homeowners to seek out home office ideas for small spaces, like the one pictured here. A clever loft makes the perfect home office space without overcrowding this diminutive abode by New Zealand–based company, Build Tiny.

In this Palm Springs duplex, for cabinet doors, the architect owner designed aqua blue plywood sliders that park at specific positions, fitting together like puzzle pieces. Contractor Franklin Pineda custom-built these cabinets using Baltic birch plywood from Anderson Plywood.

The kitchen cabinets were made with cabinet boxes set into framing, then a primed drywall shell covered with a textural Roman Clay finish, and sealed.

Now available to rent on Airbnb, the revamped 1950s dwelling, known as The Surf Cabin, features airy interiors with laid-back vibes for a breezy weekend getaway.

The kitchen’s large island is the heart of the home, bringing guests and family together. “The kids love prepping food, coloring, and just chatting with us,” says Leah. “At all times in the day, if someone is in the kitchen, the little ones will gather at the island and get involved in whatever we are doing. It’s sweet that they love being with us in these moments.”

Enjoy the serene ambiance of our white and blue interior bedroom design. The soothing white walls provide a perfect backdrop for the calming blue accents, creating a tranquil retreat. With a tastefully chosen lamp shade and curated pictures adorning the walls, this space exudes elegance and invites relaxation for a peaceful night's sleep.​

An open space kitchen is a modern and spacious kitchen design that seamlessly integrates with the adjoining living or dining area. It creates a sense of openness, promotes interaction, and allows for a seamless flow between cooking, entertaining, and socializing. With its unobstructed layout and ample natural light, an open space kitchen provides a welcoming and inviting atmosphere for family and friends to gather and create lasting memories.​

Create a seamless connection between your kitchen and dining hall with a well-designed mid partition. Not only does it enhance the aesthetics of your space with its tasteful decor, but it also serves a functional purpose by facilitating easy food delivery from the kitchen to the dining area. Enjoy the convenience and added charm of this innovative dining hall design element.​

Thompson, a founding principal of Assembledge+, had recently participated in a Los Angeles Magazine project to imagine solutions for those who lack housing in the city. Their notion was for public agencies to subsidize building ADUs in backyards along alleyways, dovetailing with existing alley revitalization initiatives

Faisal and Sindhu Arabi live in the Connect Homes’ Connect 10 home with their seven-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son. Connect Homes was founded in 2013 and has built more than 100 homes in the past decade.

Lisac’s laundry room for a home in Aptos, California, includes a deep sink and rolling bins from Steele Canvas Basket Co. to keep up with washing for a family of six.

Light wood floors, new drywall, and a fresh coat of white paint now gives the house a luminous quality. The front entry is to the right of the fireplace, and there are now better sight lines into the kitchen and dining area to the left.