Small dwellings

The light-soaked kitchen and breakfast nook are accented with a blue rug from Anthropologie, pottery from Portugal, and a custom bench seat from Etsy.

Both the couch and the rug in the living room were purchased from CB2.

A cozy nook in the living room includes a freestanding gas stove from Kingsman Fireplaces atop a built-in shelf/bench seat.

The kitchen table is from Chuch Estudio, and the chairs are by a local woodworker.

In the primary bedroom, Benjamin Moore's Lush paint covers an accent wall with sconces by Allied Maker. An Isamu Noguchi pendant hangs overhead and a rug by Merida is underfoot.

Ricks raised the ceiling over the breakfast nook to allow a larger window and space to hang an Allied Maker pendant over the table by Sawkille Co. with built-in leather upholstered bench.

Custom white oak cabinetry defines the open plan kitchen, which also features a stone-topped island and breakfast nook, where Ricks and his family spend much of their time.

Floor Plan of Monterey Family Bungalow by Merritt Amanti Palminteri

Floor Plan of Fort Greene Brownstone Renovation by Studio Officina

One of their vizslas, Nova, takes in the view from a built-in window seat in the studio suite upstairs from the workshop.

The kitchen includes under-counter cabinets from Ikea and a custom open shelving system and hood in white oak designed and built by Jai and Lindsay.

A serene bedroom awaits off the main living room. "By mixing wood and black steel-framed metal, the home feels both cozy and luxe,

Laivurinkatu 41 A, located in Helsinki, Finland, is currently listed for €530,000 (approximately $590,059 USD) by Petri Kajaanof LKV.

Additional floor-to-ceiling storage is located in the hallway. The home also features soaring 10-foot-high ceilings throughout, which enhances the overall sense of space.

The kitchen sits near the main entry and features long countertops and new appliances. As part of the remodel, the old door recess was converted into cabinets to offer more storage.

Lined with refinished hardwood floors, the remodeled kitchen presents high-end, stainless-steel appliances, including a Miele dishwasher, Bosch refrigerator, Grohe sink, and Wolf oven. A cozy breakfast nook is built into the opposite side of the room.

Timeless mid entury design with a modern twist is West Elm's specialty.