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Emily and Jason Potter of DEN Los Angeles furnished the living area with Paul Laszlo's cane bench for Glenn of California, a Frank Lloyd Wright marble-topped “Taliesin” coffee table for Heritage Henredon and an Alvar Aalto lounge chair for Artek.

Barbara and her partner, Steve, in the home's living room.

Where the screened porch once stood, the sunroom’s windows face the back yard on three sides. The sofa is from The Sofa Company, and the floor lamp is from CB2.

Floor plan of Cork Cabin by Cross Cabin Build and Supply

Varying types of wood make up the home's interior: white oak planks for the floor, solid mahogany for the cabinets, and fir for the ceilings, beams, columns, and trim.

Built to go off the grid, this remote beachside cottage can open up completely to the outdoors with its series of movable wall-sized glass panels and screens. Designed by Herbst Architects, the modest New Zealand bach comprises two rectangular pavilions built with mostly natural materials chosen for their durability, texture, and weathering characteristics.

Walls and ceilings fold like origami, sheltering the interior with tent-like flaps. On the enclosed porch, horizontal slats, a modern hallmark often seen in the pages of Dwell, is palatable for a traditionalist thanks to generous use of cedar. Photo by Shai Gil.

The shutter system on a modern Miami house creates a stunning interplay of light in the front patio space.

Upstairs, what Santos calls a “very, very raw” screen porch stood off the master bedroom; the couple enclosed it to accommodate a seating area overlooking an interior courtyard.

A sliding barn-style door separates the home's public zones from the bedroom and bathroom. Vaulted ceilings and large windows help make the limited square footage feel larger.

Brian and Melissa chose a light color palette—pale wood and white paint—punctuating it with moments of color from art, furniture, and, in the case of the kitchen, dark tile. Ceramic dishes and woven artisan baskets are useful and beautiful.

The only transitional area in the home is this small hallway, which doubles as storage and laundry room. The primary suite is at the end, and the stairs lead to a loft for the children.

A timber-framed screened porch gives guests a place to sit outside without being swarmed by mosquitos.