Someday

For a couple with three young sons and a dog living in Canyon Lake, California, Popix Designs founder Lizzie Green laid out a grid of ceramic tiles in a checkered pattern that matches the home renovation’s playful ’70s vibe.

Sitting jauntily on its block, this renovated residence in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood retained the original home’s footprint. The architect (and daughter of the homeowner) opened up the living spaces inside and overhauled the exterior and landscaping to give it a more contemporary presence. Cambium Landscape created the outdoor spaces which perfectly balance hardscape with greenery.

Kitchen desk look out over front yard

Addition at the rear

The trees here “hug the building,” says Fritz. A Sycamore sits next to the house, providing shade for the patio in the summertime.

A cedar-planked hot tub looks out on to the open desert.

Strategically placed skylights further optimize natural daylight to compensate for the constraints of the apartment's "twisted

In the living area, existing built-in seating is complemented by Mies van der Rohe lounge chairs and custom coffee tables by Michael James Moran.

The interior glows like a lantern at night, as does the new backyard pool.

A grand space greets visitors when they first enter the home. The living room and kitchen are tucked on either side of a central dining area, which features a 35-foot-high wall of glass.

Kara Van Dyke breathed new life into an A-frame built 30 years ago by her grandfather. The family home now features rustic modern decor inspired by Kara’s Scandinavian roots.

First built in 1959 as acclaimed architect Jim Olson's first project, this modest bunkhouse in the woods grew into an extraordinary family retreat.