Inspirational spaces

British artist Hannah Sawtell and technologist Avi Flombaum created sawbaum.com, where users can create visual collages using multiple vine streams. "We wanted it to look like a visual comic book, with overlapping panels," said Flombaum. "And we wanted it to be fun!" Photo courtesy Rhizome.

This church conversion in Chicago was completed by Linc Thelen Design and Scrafano Architects, and transformed the brick church into a single-family home. Arched stained glass windows were maintained, and some panels were swapped out for clear glass.

The extensive use of natural wood on nearly every surface makes the inside of The Barn feel like an extension of the landscape outside.

Sleeping nooks that look like the grooves in a block of cheese.

Illustration via drawastickman.com.

Haley Stocks _ 448 S State Ave, Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464 _ (918) 416-4801 _ www.haleystocks.com

Unique Renovations _ 1623 E Apache St, Tulsa, OK 74106 _ (918) 809-7338 _ www.tulsahomerestore.com

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One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.

A passage between the walls for hide and seek.

Davis Family Arbor Services, LLC _ 14975 W 81st St S, Sapulpa, OK 74066 _ (918) 513-2689 _ www.davisfamilyarbor.com

The secluded property is only 918 square feet, and is set on a clearing amid towering trees.

Ulysses word cloud poster from beautifulwordsbeautifulart.com.

Trusound M-Series Turntable by Chinavasion

An old church in Chicago, Illinois was handed over to Linc Thelen Design and Scrafano Architects to be converted into a modern home for a family with three young children. The 25-foot ceilings, white surfaces, and wood floors make the space feel grand without being overwhelming or overdone.

Elfa by the Container Store / containerstore.com

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The architects pulled away the roof at the house’s center to create a courtyard where the residents can enjoy meals. The ground sits below floor level, which means that the wraparound eucalyptus deck can also serve as a bench.

The book cover. Courtesy of Princeton Architectural Press (papress.com).

This living/bedroom space showcases neutral tones and shades of white to contrast the continued use of natural, treated wood surfaces.

Mmm... the final results, ready for enjoying. Photo courtesy amyskitchentable.com.