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In the living area, Jeremy, left, and Joe relax on a green Muuto sectional. “We never would have chosen it on our own,” says Joe, extending praise to their architects for nudging them to take chances. “Now we can’t imagine any other sofa. It’s perfect.” The velvet sofa upholstery in Moss is from Knoll, while the rug is from Armadillo.

A closer look at the power room that sits in the center of the main level.

Seeking $2.9M, this Matthew Leizer–designed bungalow has tree-house vibes and plenty of period charm.

For Ally Walsh and Casey Wojtalewicz, any good coffee routine requires intention—and so does decorating a new space.

Amanda Gunawan of OWIU Design turns a cookie-cutter space into an Asian-inflected haven with an industrial edge.

The minty green powder bath is a favorite room of the client's. The clear polycarbonate ceiling adds an element of surprise, while imbuing the pocket-sized space with an indoor-outdoor feel that is connected to the polycarbonate to the sunroom in the ADU.

The sisters were actively implementing design moves that wouldn't add to the cost. "We were always looking for those opportunities and the one that’s most visible is the semi-arch there,

The new, attached ADU is rented out as a passive source of income that is helping Amanda finance the project.

From lighting to plumbing, here’s what you should know before you start your next update.

The builders created new, more expansive decks for the cabin and employed larger windows from Marvin.

Be selective about splurging. One of the hardest, yet potentially most satisfying, parts of staying on budget is learning where to save and where to splurge. There are certain items or pieces that are worthy of spending more on, whether it’s a sofa that will last you a decade or kitchen countertops that will really help improve the value of your home. Your contractor or other design professional can advise you on locations or pieces where a higher-quality product is important versus something more basic.