The house may appear conventional at a glance, but a closer look shows how Oostenbruggen has pushed the boundaries of the traditional gabled typology. It has an asymmetrical roof, with slate shingles that extend down the eastern side to close it off completely.

The master bedroom features a Chest of Drawers by Tejo Remy for Droog and a How High the Moon chair by Shiro Kuramata.

The Hex Bottle Opener from Iacoli and McAllister is made from a solid brass hex bar and features a simple, sophisticated shape and an unobtrusive matte finish. Featuring a simple cut shape for opening bottles, the Hex Bottle Opener looks almost as if it was intended to be a small sculpture. With such appealing looks, this is one piece you’ll want to keep out of the utensil drawer when not in use.

The Asymmetrical Candle Holders are a functional work of sculpture—The bowl-like silhouette of the holder is designed to reflect light and catch wax drips. And when the holder stands without a candlestick, it creates a striking accent for a tabletop or mantel. Available in three sizes, the holders can be grouped together or used as standalone accents.

With its subdued, soft luster, the brass geometric bottle opener by Iacoli & McAllister is as sleek as it is useful.

Hex Cutting Board by Jonah Takagi for Field, $85 at field-online.com This American Maple board, crafted by Amish woodworkers in northern Indiana, features angled edges that help users achieve the perfect chop.

Husband-wife-studio Rowland Ricketts weaves the Hoshi table runner ($425) using traditional Japanese methods.

Hex coffee table by Nine6, $499 The up-to-the-moment geometry of this outdoor-appropriate table is extra versatile, thanks to its powder-coated steel top and legs, available in 48 colors.

The built-in cabinets at the entry include special storage for Ryan and Rory's running shoes. (They're both long-distance runners.)

The Portland Cement Company makes these tiles out of a proprietary concrete, which is cast in a wedge-shaped seven-inch-hexagon mold and left to dry overnight, then for a few weeks on a baking sheet.

Original fireplace + custom stair railing

The molded Scribble placemats and runners add a durable, textured surface to the table.

From Seattle–based design duo Iacoli & McAllister, the Hex Bottle Opener is machined from a solid hex bar to create an accessory absent of unnecessary adornments. The brushed brass opener has a metallic look that has been matte finished for an unobtrusive look. An ideal gift for a beer drinker with excellent taste, the Hex Bottle Opener is an attractive enough bar accessory that it can be left out on a counter or bar.

Seattle, Washington Hex Brass Bottle Opener by Iacoli & McAllister, $68. Heavy metal meets minimalism in this Brancusi-like bottle opener from designers Jamie Iacoli and Brian McAllister.

Here are a pair of runners Mead fashioned from a trophy medallion.

Casa Prebarco’s asymmetric shape gives it a dynamic appearance when viewed from different angles.

The asymmetrical, angular forms of the roofs create a dramatic interior filled with light from clerestory windows and high ceilings.

In the shower, handmade "bubble hex

"The building form was intentionally asymmetric and clad in hand-stained, split-face shakes and metal," says Campos Studio.

The new building (at right) utilizes traditional forms and materials, but declares its modernity with asymmetrical windows an an exterior shutter with oversized graphics.

More Marthe Armitage wallpaper, this time in a bold, red floral print, graces this bedroom. A vintage Moroccan runner continues the dot pattern, and is paired with a vintage bench, and a rattan chair and pillow from The Apartment.

The architects designed an asymmetrical roof so as to avoid shading the neighbors' backyard. Note how the window awnings appear to peel up and away from the facade.

A closer look at the raised texture in the "bubble-hex

In the petite kitchenette, the original orange-tinted enamel of the sink and stove was spruced up with concrete overlay on the counters, a hex tile backsplash, and new brass accents. The original cabinets were refreshed with the same paint color as the interior walls, then adorned with brass hinges and hex-shaped pulls.

The luminous new bathroom repurposes the original medicine cabinet and light fixture, while statement cement floor tile from Original Mission Tile in Hex Bakery adds a graphic punch. The ceramic subway wall tile is Florida Tile ‘Arctic Matte’, and the wall-mounted faucet is a Tiburon Series Lavatory Faucet from California Faucets in matte black.

The master bath was designed around the views, and features ivory hex tile with a clean frameless shower enclosure and a floating asymmetrical vanity. The lavender shagreen wallpaper pulls in the client's favorite color.

Riverwood, Hex, and Midcentury knobs and Greenwood pulls by Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co., from $12 Changing cabinet knobs and drawer pulls is an inexpensive (and noncommittal) way to tap into the warm metallics trend.

The wet room has a venetian plaster wall finish and 2" marble hex tile for a backsplash. The floors are also plaster.

A sculptural freestanding washbasin by Gessi is found in the first-floor powder room. The hex tiles are courtesy of Dear Human.

Brendan Ravenhill's Hex desk lamp.

The Odette Stool, which features an asymmetrical footrest and a swiveling leather-topped seat, debuted in 2009.

The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.

Words from Design Boss Gina: The master bath was designed around the views, and features ivory hex tile with a clean frameless shower enclosure and a floating asymmetrical vanity. The lavender shagreen wallpaper pulls in the client's favorite color.

A custom walnut slab bar counter and shelf, along with a hex tile backsplash, add pops of texture and depth to an otherwise clean and monochrome palette.

A 3' by 6'10" runner size, typical of more Arabian designs emphasizing symmetry and regularity.

Kurokawa and Fishman's son Danny Fishman-Engel enjoys time away from the city by studying magic tricks in his bedroom. Sliding slatted doors separate the asymmetrical downstairs spaces.