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Cheng specified brass schluter inlay between the terrazzo tiles at the floor. "These are installed in an offset Y pattern, which is the first letter of their last name," says the designer.

The bathroom features custom black-and-white Carrara marble flooring.

Behind the large sliding pivot panels lies a hidden laundry—one of Yuan’s favorite features. "I love it because it functions as a large laundry space when I need it, but the sliding pivot doors allows me to hide it all away when we have visitors over," says Yuan.

A custom vanity topped with marble floats against a wall clad in Fireclay Tile. The mirrors are by Wayfair and the sconces from Allied Maker.

Now, a walk-in shower and soaking tub are tucked under the roof line.

Mosaic tiles are classic without feeling staid, especially when styled with the right finishes.

In the hallway on the main level, a handcrafted, built-in shelving unit offers a small desk area.

The family room boasts original coffered ceilings. Glass doors provide direct access to the backyard.

Different materials and textures create an interesting facade.

The en suite bathroom features a patterned vessel sink and shower enclosed by steel doors.

Architect Johan Sundberg looked to Japanese architects like Kengo Kuma for inspiration for the design of a holiday home in southern Sweden. "We call it the Katsura typology, but that's probably sacrilegious," he says. The eaves of the gently sloped hipped roof extend generously in all directions, turning the deck into a covered retreat that’s part veranda, part engawa, the Japanese version of a porch.

In a sophisticated main bathroom in Seattle, sea-green concrete floor tiles with a geometric pattern provide a lawn of color against wood walls and white tile. The paper lanterns are also a clear homage to the building’s Japanese inspirations.

Birch plywood floating cabinets line the wall, carving out room for a painting that commands the dining room. The rest of the decor is quiet with subtle pops of greenery to echo the striking piece.

A boy’s bedroom by Chango & Co. pairs a queen bed from Crate and Barrel with a bulbous blue light from Hive. The wallpaper is from Holly Hunt.

At the Silo Ridge Farmhouse by Chango & Co., a cheery yellow canopy bed by Jayson Home and dotted wallpaper from Brewster Home create a vibrant girl’s bedroom.

Chango & Co. built a home in Westchester, New York, for a young couple and their newborn baby. Here, the playroom is outfitted with furniture from Finnish Design Shop and Bien Fait wallpaper inspired by childish doodles.