A custom table surrounded by NET’s Museo chairs and poplar stools provides a space for the Sarmiento Tovo boys, Manuel, 5, and Julián, 3, to play with the toys their mother makes.

Lark Toys is a family business in Minnesota.

Archetoys, designed by Floris Hovers, at Magis Me Too.

The three levels of the house transition from public to private: The ground floor is composed of the kitchen and living-dining area; the bathroom and closet occupy the mezzanine, accessed by a ship’s ladder; and the sleeping loft hovers a couple steps above. The seminal 1970s tome A Pattern Language, written by Christopher Alexander, Sara Ishikawa, and Murray Silverstein, inspired the layout. “I’m a huge proponent of the [book],” says Azevedo. “I like the ideas of a bed as an alcove, natural light on two sides of a room, varying ceiling heights, and different levels of privacy.”

For architect Stephen Chung, the design of his Wayland, Massachusetts, home was all about blending into the natural environment. The first floor is a serene composition of white and wood. The demand for a domestic office space inspired him to build up, adding a second floor for him to "experiment." In a departure from the Cape Cod aesthetic that rules his block, he was able to give the addition a modernist take, while also literally reflecting the existing landscape of the neighborhood. The entire 1,100-square-foot adjunct that encompasses his second story office-studio, master suite, and fort for his two young sons is swathed in mirrored siding and plate-glass windows.

Tribeca Manufacturing Building New York–based architect Andrew Franz undertook the renovation of a landmark circa-1884 former soap warehouse in Tribeca, originally designed by George W. DaCunha in the Romanesque Revival style. Franz reorganized and modernized the six-story building—which retains its original 16-foot beam ceilings, brick walls, timber columns, and elevator winches from the former freight shaft—by incorporating steel, glass, handmade tile, and lacquer to complement the masonry and heavy timber. An interior courtyard and rectangular mezzanine are situated below the original 16-foot gull-wing ceiling planes.

The exterior of the new, two-story home in East Austin, Texas was designed with a minimal palette, bronze windows, and steel details in order to blend into the existing cityscape.

A 1960s midcentury home in Austin was renovated by local practice Webber + Studio, with a second story added while preserving the home’s original character.

Challenged by the dimensions of the narrow lot, the team worked through significant programmatic and logistical constraints during the design and construction process. The final concept for the layout was a modern take on the side hall plan. The living spaces are stretched back deep into the lot, and strategically raised above grade to allow sunlight to penetrate into multiple living spaces. The multifunctional courtyard serves as outdoor workspace, gardening area, children's play area, and covered parking during winter months.

Scattershot openings in the single-story home omit a soft glow at dusk.

Another new launch, myBlockhead is a fully customizable figure that retails for only $20.

Naturally, a collection like this would have to include a toy ball. An array of square holes are optimal for hiding snacks and bouncing around.

The children’s bedroom features NET bunk beds and storage baskets from Mono, the design shop of Sticotti’s wife, Mercedes Hernáez.

@myurbanstory showcased city map–inspired ornaments and wall clocks.

Dulkinys uses the remote-controlled mountaineer’s harness to peruse the two-story bookshelf.

Operable walnut shutters shed dappled light from windows throughout 23.2.

A 24-by24-foot Cor-ten-clad pavilion tops the three-story addition.

Your child's dollhouse can be modern too with this Kid on Roof's MobileHome. It is easy to assemble, structured with cardboard and customizable with crayons.

3D Hubs helps you find 3D print designs—anything from jewlery to tools to housewares—then connects you with a local 3D printing service who can make it. This collection, Low Poly Pokémon, is just one of the most recent added to their website.

Japanese design studio Nendo has released a new line of products for the design-savvy pet owner. Designed for the modern interior, the collection includes a dog house and several toys with angles instead of rounded, soft shapes.

Inside the pavilion, an array of sustainable toys and art supplies from Green Apple Supply will be available for play, along with Moluk's Bilibo Rocking Toy, a dynamically shaped multipurpose piece, and other toys from the Dwell Store.

Toy Trains by Josie Portillo The exhibition narrates the many aspects of the couple’s lives, such as filmmaking.

This sustainably sourced wooden heirloom toy from Manny and Simon boils the iconic New York City taxi cab down to its most basic elements: bright colors and fun shapes.

Bath time sure would be a little more fun with Patrick Rylands' much-loved Bath Toys, 1970. (Fun fact: Rylands' won the 1970 Duke of Edinburgh Design Award for these little creations). The fun bath creatures were recently reproduced, but unfortunately sold out within minutes once it hit the world wide web. Here's to hoping a second batch will soon be announced! (Pin).

This is in my son's (Marius, eight) room. It is what it is. We ask him to put things away where they live (not very successfully) but why hide them? -Sophie Demenge

High design and eco-conscious thinking is the hallmark of any good contemporary kitchen, so why are kitchen playsets so stuck in the past? It has everything your little chef needs to start cooking in style.

Architect Barbie by Mattel.

Tegu Magnetic Wooden Blocks by Tegu, from $25 at tegu.com Made from sustainably-harvested Central American wood, Tegu's wooden blocks magnetically connect for fun, simple, and versatile play. Just today they've made their latest round of of colored blocks—titled "Sunset", available in sets of 6 to 42—available to ship.

Scoppi Toy Shovel and Sifter from Kid O, $24 at store.dwell.com Ideal for the beach, this toy encourages children to explore their natural environment. The shovel can also do double-duty for snowmen and snow forts in colder climates.

Husband and wife Tim Stokes and Nathalie Wolberg left their pint-size Parisian apartment behind to undertake a hands-on renovation of an industrial, 6,000-square-foot warehouse in Antwerp, Belgium. It’s now home to an expansive live/work space containing two studios—one for each of them—two exhibition galleries, and an integrated courtyard.

Urban Story displayed clocks stylized as cities, among other products. CitiBin added a little greenery to the show floor with their smartly designed enclosures for trash.

Connected to the main house by a narrow bridge, a three-story cedar tower with a sauna at its base recalls a tree house. The screened-in second level includes a table and chairs for enjoying an outdoor meal, while a swing on the tower’s top level provides a perch to take in the surrounding birch trees.