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The Snower House, a rare Marcel Breuer residence west of the Mississippi, was meticulously restored 60 years after it was built. In an effort to stay true to Breuer’s vision, renovation architect Matthew Hufft replaced graying cedar siding only where necessary; the rest was stripped with Peel Away 7. Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint in a satin finish was matched to Pantone 1665C to recreate the original MB Red.

Local firm Ome Dezin saved this midcentury home’s post-and-beam ceilings and brick fireplace while bringing in ribbed grass, a circular skylight, and a built-in kitchen banquette.

Carefree, Arizona, has strict rules about preserving native plants and maintaining the integrity of the Sonoran Desert. Before any construction, Michelle had to have the property surveyed and tagged by a specialist to ensure compliance—particularly for the Saguaro cacti that surround the property. “The preservation of the Sonoran native plants and cacti in this area was important to me,” says Michelle. “We welcome all the local wildlife too—including tarantulas.”

The home is typical of the Santa Fe style, with an earthy palette and organic form that blends into the surrounding landscape.

Bayne chose the "Little Diamond

"I wanted that natural beauty to be visible throughout the house and easily accessible,

The developed attic has its own bathroom on the floor.

Yakisugi siding and site-built details enhance the $1.05 million modular package.

The living room is complete with an Akari 120A pendant by Isamu Noguchi and a Vitsœ 606 Universal shelving system that holds a collection of design objects gifted and purchased.