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Harty explains that budget was an issue, and so "the house is just big enough to suit the needs of the family without being too grand.

The family home that residents Tyler Lepore, Lisa Giroday, builders Hanson Land & Sea, and September Architecture devised in the Sunshine Coast region of British Columbia, Canada, is wrapped with cedar and brick, tying to its wooded surround, which is only a four-minute walk to the ocean. "The house feels like it's part of the setting,

The multi-purpose room opens to the courtyard and looks over a small reflecting pool to the Puget Sound beyond.

Seattle firm Wittman Estes designed this compact cabin floating above a meadow on Whidbey Island.

Pentimento’s true versatility is revealed with each new tenant who inhabits the structure. As Nicolas demonstrates, the polished concrete floors make for an ideal biking surface. When playtime is over, he hangs his bike on the wall by the front door, suspending it from the handlebars to keep the floor tidy.

Mudroom cabinetry creates consistency with the rest of the house.

The Perch at sunset.

Whether it’s cross-country skiing in the winter or trail running in the summer, the 330-foot home’s minimalist design encourages Catherine to be outside in the surrounding landscape throughout the year.

The peaceful space is accented with art, like the watercolor portrait gifted to the couple.