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The slatted wall that lines the stairs is echoed by the wall that encloses the sitting room.

The T&G fine line exterior siding was stained a custom color.

Floor Plan of Fernwood Residence by Risa Boyer Architecture

"We couldn't put installation where we wanted to expose the joists, so we had to put it on the roof. That actually helped with waterproofing—the original roof was likely our biggest challenge,

An Aria table from Room and Board creates a spot to gather. The countertop is Barbados honed marble from Walker Zanger, and it surrounds an LG induction cooktop.

Floor plan of Windhill by Tiny Monster Design

Kevin kept the Victorian details on the upper portion of the building, painted Benjamin Moore "Mayonnaise,

Harty explains that budget was an issue, and so "the house is just big enough to suit the needs of the family without being too grand.

Laminam countertops.

“The owners were especially disciplined in maintaining calmness in all material and product choices,

Instead of the separated space for living, dining, and cooking, the renovation has instead connected spaces that open up to the outdoors.

The kitchenette is compact but effective. The shelving unit had to be anchored to the ceiling; building codes required a bannister for the loft, so Ben rigged up a two-for-one design. The terracotta backsplash tile is from Clé and the brass fixtures are by Phylrich.

A dilapidated garage in Los Angeles becomes a whimsical backyard dwelling.

The doors on one side of the DADU's main living space open to the backyard of the main house. The roof and exterior paint were chosen to match the property's existing structure.

One of the O-Frame’s rounded walls slides open so that good weather can pour in during sunnier seasons.

The concrete wall behind the porch provides a backdrop for the wood stove and privacy from the road.

Interior designer Heidi Lachapelle chose unfussy furnishings with clean lines. “Nothing should feel decorative or unnecessary,” she says. “We looked for things that would age beautifully to speak to the wabi-sabi concept.” The oak daybed is by Bautier, the indoor/outdoor rug is by Dash & Albert, and the trapezoidal cushions on the concrete bench nod to similar ones that the wife saw at Georgia O’Keefe’s home and studio. The Scandinavian-inspired fireplace throws heat from two sides.

There is a long built-in desk and that space which continues into the closet. "The client has to have plenty of privacy while working at home so we added a recessed privacy shade,