House Inspiration

A dropped steel beam draws occupants into the main living area and defines a circulation corridor through the open spaces.

This uber-green dwelling not only walks the walk, it talks the talk.

The living room of Wood H by Dualchas Architects has a sweeping view of the surrounding landscape and the Atlantic Ocean.

White built-in cabinetry delightfully contrasts with the home's original wood beams and pillars, which the architects have left exposed (along with the aluminum ductwork and perforated metal) to pay homage to the building's industrial past.

Named House With Gable, the 1,680-square-foot home has been beautifully designed by Austria–based studio mia2/ARCHITEKTUR. Constructed predominantly with native timber, a concrete foundation, and expansive glass windows, the modern dwelling also features a massive, eye-catching gable roof.

Early on, the house's simplicity had great appeal to Jan Sasseen, the current owner. From walls to rugs to furniture, "pretty much everything is white," she says. "When I was decorating, I picked the most basic things I could find. Nothing had details or frills."

The side chair is a Vintage Dux Scissor chair by Folke Ohlsson. The coffee tables are Blu Dot Strut tables in walnut.

A second bedroom was converted into a home office/dining room. A Dieter Rams 606 Universal Shelving System (below and opposite) lines the wall. The “Ziggy Diamond” wallpaper (behind the surreal Erle Loran painting) comes from Flavor Paper, a New Orleans firm that prints wall coverings to order, and the ingenious folding table is by Swedish designer Bruno Matthson.

Up on the ninth floor, their sober Neo sofa and chaise from DWR and classic Florence Knoll credenza are contrasted by more exotic accessories like Patrick Townsend’s Orbit chandelier and an offbeat white vase from Creative Growth, an Oakland, California, workshop for disabled artists.

The home office in Tree House by Deforest Architects offers a striking view of the surrounding trees.

Master Bedroom

Living Room

The interior walls and integrated shelving throughout are clad in solid hoop pine.

The bold, geometric forms provide a dramatic contrast to the historical frontage.

A peek inside Robert E. Schwartz’s Dome Home. Thanks to the open layout and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, natural light seamlessly floods this authentic midcentury modern abode. Along with his own residence, Robert E. Schwartz designed a number of structures throughout the city, including the Community Drug Store and Midland’s United Church of Christ.

A wood-burning fireplace in Stable Conversion creates a sense of home. The project by SHED Architecture + Design is full of light and intended as a flexible space for guests, a home office, or a creative space.