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Horne’s mother chose to decorate the interior with lighter woods and dark walls. The dramatic contrast pairs well with the breathtaking views.

The backsplash is composed of Fireclay tile, the floating shelves are from Semihandmade, and the light above the island is by Andrew Neyer. The Virgin of Guadalupe painting that the couple picked up in a flea market in Mexico City is an ode to the home’s Catholic rectory past.

This pastel-hued kitchen was part of a meticulous renovation of this midcentury property.

On a rustic strip of coastline near Puerto Escondido, Mexico, S-AR designed a beach getaway with an open concrete grid that frames its natural surroundings.

Built for a scholar, Casa Biblioteca is a sanctuary for reading, stargazing, and enjoying a cigar or two. Floor-to-ceiling glass allows light to freely flood the interior and illuminate its jewel-like structure.

The compact retreat in Nayarit, Mexico, that Palma designed for an American couple comprises two stucco-clad volumes connected by a patio. The oculus above the open space frames the sky.

Multiple Hytte cabins can be clustered together to create a village layout.

The Hupert-Kinmont house lies low in a century-old apple orchard, far from neighboring houses. The spaciousness of the rural surroundings is echoed inside.

Designer Anna Saint Pierre, who invented the recycled flooring product Granito, at her studio.

A young couple, their son, and two rescue beagles model a grounded lifestyle from their Venice, California tiny home.

Suzanne and Brooks Kelley at the back of their 1,100-square-foot guest cottage.

Elsewhere Cabin by Sean O'Neill

The view is the focal point in a bathroom sheathed in charcoal tile and complemented by wood accents.

A Wellington, New Zealand, couple loved their neighborhood of Berhampore, but found that with two young sons, they were running out of space. They called on Parsonson Architects to devise a solution, which came in the form of a 183-square-foot studio in the backyard of their two-bedroom Victorian cottage.

Mike and Lauren in the kitchen, which is outfitted with GE Profile and Ariston appliances.

Because their loft is a rental, David and Im Schafer built everything to be removable.