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A shed roof descends from the living/dining area, extending beyond its edge to shield an expansive porch from the elements.

Designed by award-winning Sant Architects, this four-bedroom vacation rental near Topanga elevates the concept of a mountain retreat to new heights—from its raw, concrete facade and hillside pool, to the Bauhaus-inspired interiors that feature expansive glass walls that overlook the Pacific Ocean. The clean, architectural lines are expressed using iron beams, concrete slabs, timber-panelled walls, and glass, and the sprawling, open-plan living area features a slide-away fireplace and enormous windows that seamlessly transition the property from cosy winter retreat to breezy summer getaway.

The concrete-and-steel home by Faulkner Architects gives one family a refined escape in the mountains of Northern California.

The best kitchen remodels simplify an owner’s life and make efficient use of every available square inch.

Best Practice Architecture transformed a former garage in the Oak Park neighborhood of Dallas into a light-filled casita filled with art by local makers and vintage finds.

Best Practice added a new roof but kept the existing siding. A fresh coat of paint helps the casita pop, and a new window opening next to the entrance frames a new kitchenette inside.

A splash of dark green paint in the sleeping nook introduces an old world drama to the space. The paint color is Billiard Green from Sherwin Williams. The crochet pendant is from World Market, and the brass bull was an eBay find. The couple's dog Waylon lounges in the pull-out dog bed drawer.

Set back from the street, the International-style home features deep, overhanging eaves and a band of clerestory windows that wraps around the entire home.

A large picture window with built-in seating and storage underneath in the master bedroom frames the view of the luscious wild garden.