Texas homes

Australian expats Carla and Paul Tucker tasked designer Dan Gayfer with expanding their Melbourne bungalow without adding any square footage. In the kitchen, a soft palette of wood, laminate, and tile created cohesion, impressive considering the clients didn’t see a single finish, color, or material in person prior to their homecoming. The kitchen cabinets were clad in Russian birch plywood, and the countertops were concrete.

In the rear, a wooden deck is supported by concrete and shaded by a roof overhang.

Just beyond the northern edge of the home is a small koi goldfish pond, extending the notion of a California oasis.

The home’s glass addition was conceived as a place to be both indoors and outdoors at the same time.

The main living areas are located at the back of house, where ample natural light filters through two large skylights, sash windows, and French doors leading to the garden.

The DIY conversion kits include labeled panels made from birch plywood and a how-to manual.

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Crawford taught himself how to reface the brick fireplace façade, using a creamy-colored, thin set brick. “It was his first time using a tile saw or laying brick, but his meticulous precision paid off,” says Devlin.

This Cypress-clad farmhouse by Workaday Design nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Appalachia was a family affair.

The entryway had to be reconfigured to accommodate the new lower level and its deck, while the existing upper deck was given shade from the sun.

An energy-efficient TPO membrane covers the living room’s zigzag roof.

Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Southern California inspired living room with a neutral palate and natural materials through a grey cozy couch, woven rug, oversized wicker pendant, a custom light wood coffee table, and lots of natural lighting.

Southern California inspired living room with a neutral palate and natural materials through a grey cozy couch, woven rug, oversized wicker pendant, a custom light wood coffee table, and lots of natural lighting.