Leroy tools around on his mini turbo tractor while munching on a gigantic cookie; his parents look on with envy.

Architect William Carpenter, glimpsed in his second-floor design studio, built Lightroom 2.0 to sit unobtrusively among its 1920s neighbors in Decatur.

Bryan Cranston and his wife, Robin Dearden, relax on a Lagune sofa by Roche Bobois. The couple’s home occupies a beachfront site that they’ve owned for several years. The original structure, affectionately dubbed the “love shack” was born as 1940s-era military housing that in subsequent decades became an uneven hodgepodge that defied local permits and was slowly sinking into the sand.

Cultivating a garden not only helps you and your family live a greener lifestyle, but also saves on grocery bills, too. Start a fruit and vegetable patch in your backyard or roof terrace; and if you live in an apartment with limited outdoor space, try growing herbs and even vegetables inside.

Marking his territory

And his funny face.

Kihlgren at his hotel.

Dollahite perches on the steps to his living room beside his dog, who saw him through the entire renovation.

Leroy with his menagerie and the highway-spanning bridge beyond.

Michael tends to his capons in a Big Green Egg.

The architect at home in his kitchen with cabinetry that he also designed.

Mid-century designer Jens Risom's A-framed prefab family retreat, located on the northern portion of Block island, is bordered by a low stone wall, an aesthetic element that appears throughout the land.

Verner Panton with family in the “Living Tower,” (1968/69, produziert von 1969-1970: Vitra/ Hermann Miller, CH)

Gunnar Knechtel Photography, Italy, Sicily, Town: Syracuse, Island of Ortigia. The house of Francesco Moncada,. Alberto the brother of Francesco on the street with his 70s Vespa.photographed on the 27+28,12.2010 for Dwell Magazine

Photo courtesy of Dark Rye.

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The family that works together stays together: Hachigian and Day at his-and-hers workstations in the shared lower-level study.

Industrial designer Andrew Jones is known for his furniture and lighting designs.

The black column in his living room is not a mysterious monolith, but one of his speakers.

The Blue Sky prototype house leads a second life as desert getaway for David McAdam and his partner Scott Smith.

Clayden claims that Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey was the inspiration for his bathroom.

The curving white wall in architect Jay Atherton’s bedroom is optimally sited to capture shadows from the redbud tree outside his window. The bed rests on a concrete floor. "It was important that the rooms be pure spaces," says Cy Keener, a carpenter, who helped design and construct the spartan home in Phoenix.

Landscape designer Vickie Cardaro used native grasses and plantings near the swimming pool (opposite). Cushions upholstered in Sunbrella fabric rest atop a Trex deck. The western red cedar ceiling extends through the deep eaves and covered seating area.

Built in 18 months on a budget of $105,000, this charming A-frame saves on costs with an interior lined with exposed plywood.

Mathieu Vinciguerra reads in front of his apartment’s signature storyboard shelves.

Day, Hachigian, and Sosi congregate on the back terrace at a dining table designed by Day and his brother-in-law, Garo Hachigian.

In the kids’ room, Seamus climbs the bunk beds he shares with his siblings.

A new book by German publisher Hatje Cantz looks back on Finn Juhl's legacy and his home's new role as a public museum.

From the second level of the house, Griffin climbs the stairs his own way.

Architect Tom Kundig. Photos by Michael Burn.

Bill Weber built his home while serving as his own general contractor.

From the side door of his restored two-bedroom bungalow, Dollahite watches his dog West inspect the newly installed low-maintenance landscaping and brick patio.

Winter takes care of chores like tree trimming and the tending of his succulents.

When we last spoke to Vogel we discussed his love of making spoons and his goal to make one spoon a day, so it was unsurprising to learn that he now has a mural composed of them.

Matthew sets about finishing his latest knitting project while lounging on furniture of his dad’s design. A sound system and lighting by Halo are recessed into the ceiling.

Martens in his famous blue coat.