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Fabrikate upholstered the headboard in kvdrat suede, once again choosing green as the dominant shade. Blackbutt veneer was also used for the nightstands.

Thanks to the large glass doors, "The kitchen is so bright. Most of the time, you don't have to have lights on, even in Vancouver's winter,

The counters are natural quartzite, called "Elegant Grey

Rebuilding the rear addition gave Aleksandra a chance to play with its form, and make it contrast with the historic body of the Edwardian. Large glass doors lighten up the kitchen and connect it to the deck and backyard.

A new powder room behind a pocket door in the hall reveals Nagoya Dark Green tile from Ames Tile. The salmon paint color is Benjamin Moore "Sharon Rose."

Streamlined trim, brass closet handles by BB Sweden, and a "gradation

The entryway features a family heirloom in the form of an antique dresser, which sits beneath a West Elm chandelier.

Large skylights, windows, and sliding glass doors allow the main living areas to be bathed in warm sunshine while also framing striking views of the nearby golf course.

Original wooden beams stretch across the main living room, which connects to a large deck via sliding glass doors.

No-fuss, sturdy materials, like Kahrs oak chevron floors that camouflage dirt and easy-care black metal siding, free up time for family. “The more durable the material, the less work to maintain it,” says Susie. Also in the kitchen is a quartz countertop by Daltile and faucet from Kohler. The windows are by Milgard.

Interlocking light and dark hardwood flooring fit right in with the vintage aesthetic of this small flat in Katowice, Poland.

Now, Saltillo floor tiles meld with soft blue cabinetry and a glazed brick tile backsplash.

Danish architect Sigurd Larsen needed a new kitchen for his 969-square-foot apartment in the hip Kreuzberg district of Berlin—so he designed his own in collaboration with Reform. Larsen opted for a kitchen in anthracite—as the darker color added contrast to his oak floors and countertops.

The minimalist exterior complements the rest of the inside, with a fun play on materials and intersecting lines.