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“In every season, in every setting, it’s beautiful,” says Emilie.

A subdued palette and sumptuous curves help to showcase an epic city view.

Another, less formal, dining area awaits in the courtyard.

The island helps to define and separate the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living areas.

Floor Plan of Cobble Hill Loft by Solk Architecture

Thanks to Kabina’s clever system of interlocking joints, all you need is a rubber hammer to assemble it.

The dark tile used in the guest bathroom was chosen to both complement and create a quiet backdrop for the more expressive character of the marble. Elsewhere, light finishes help to reflect light around the space, making it feel brighter and more open.

The site is located in Fairfax, California, at the end of a dead-end street. Set in a forest with views to the north, its natural surroundings provide a peaceful retreat from daily life. The steep hillside and narrow driveway made access for construction challenging, and the number of vehicles on site had to be restricted.

An inviting lakeside dining set pairs the timeless Alfresco Dining Table with chairs and a bench from the collection—both which can be customized with Sunbrella ® cushions for added style and comfort.

Landscape designer Andrew D'Arezzo and his team at EcoSense devised a passive rainwater harvesting design using bio-gravel, “a proprietary mix that mimics a natural stream overflow."

The Shinomotos have filled their Southern California home with furniture by Taku and pieces by some of the artists and craftspeople whose work they also showcase at their Tortoise shops and showroom. The couple worked with architectural designer Ken Tanaka to remodel the house, once a cramped, two-bedroom rental. A sofa and tables by Taku join Jasper Morrison’s Three Sofa De Luxe sofa for Cappellini. The sliders are by Western Window Systems.

The 800-square-foot cabins in Pioneertown, California, near Joshua Tree, designed by Duane Smith of Palm Springs-based Hundred Mile House are sided with vertical tongue-and-groove pine.

SHED added oversized sliding glass doors which allow for indoor/outdoor living during the warmer months, while new wood cabinetry establishes a clean, minimalist aesthetic, and an oversized, marble-topped island with a table extension provides room to cook, eat, and entertain. Oversized sliding doors open to the expansive deck, while skylights fill the space with natural light—a necessity with Seattle's gray winter skies.

After being buried under layers of haphazard renovations, a 1959 Seattle ranch finally reaches its maximum potential.