Mint green-painted ironwork and tiles connect the indoors to the outside more fluidly.
Mint green-painted ironwork and tiles connect the indoors to the outside more fluidly.
The Max-A studio is also built with a pine frame, though it has pine panelling on the ceiling, while the main house ceiling is painted a warm white.
The Max-A studio is also built with a pine frame, though it has pine panelling on the ceiling, while the main house ceiling is painted a warm white.
The countertop is a solid aluminum plate. The cooktop, hood, and dishwasher are Miele.
The countertop is a solid aluminum plate. The cooktop, hood, and dishwasher are Miele.
Wood decking extends out to the yard.
Wood decking extends out to the yard.
Amending Meeuwissen’s early request for an open bathroom space, the architects devised a more private chamber with an overhead skylight and walls in stone tile from Intercodam Tegels.
Amending Meeuwissen’s early request for an open bathroom space, the architects devised a more private chamber with an overhead skylight and walls in stone tile from Intercodam Tegels.
After - living room (Rubio monocoat floors, Chantilly lace walls, used fireplace)
After - living room (Rubio monocoat floors, Chantilly lace walls, used fireplace)
99 by Von Tundra and Lydia Cambron  $13,000 Oregon-based Von Tundra’s unit combines three different storage options—a rack, drawers, and boxes—into a multipurpose dresser.
99 by Von Tundra and Lydia Cambron $13,000 Oregon-based Von Tundra’s unit combines three different storage options—a rack, drawers, and boxes—into a multipurpose dresser.
The Armadillo is parked on a 1,000-square-foot lot that gives the couple ample outdoor space.
The Armadillo is parked on a 1,000-square-foot lot that gives the couple ample outdoor space.
The company sells a range of different furnishings, from beds to sofas to smaller pieces like these American-made leather pouffes, which come in three hues and work great as either an ottoman or coffee table.
The company sells a range of different furnishings, from beds to sofas to smaller pieces like these American-made leather pouffes, which come in three hues and work great as either an ottoman or coffee table.
This outdoor chair from designer Damian Velasquez is both striking and strikingly comfortable—you might not believe you're sitting on metal. The mesh design is sturdy, but has just enough give to conform to your body. The heat-dispersing, wind-resistant powder-coated stainless steel construction makes it a smart addition to your yard.
This outdoor chair from designer Damian Velasquez is both striking and strikingly comfortable—you might not believe you're sitting on metal. The mesh design is sturdy, but has just enough give to conform to your body. The heat-dispersing, wind-resistant powder-coated stainless steel construction makes it a smart addition to your yard.
O Table by Half 13  $2,800 This curvy powder-coated stainless steel outdoor table, fabricated by Damian Velasquez in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is available in nine vibrant colors.
O Table by Half 13 $2,800 This curvy powder-coated stainless steel outdoor table, fabricated by Damian Velasquez in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is available in nine vibrant colors.
Wooden decks can be added to heighten the indoor-outdoor living experience.
Wooden decks can be added to heighten the indoor-outdoor living experience.
DiamondClean Toothbrush HX9332/05 by Philips Sonicare, $220

The DiamondClean brushes your teeth at 31,000 strokes per minute. Pauses in the cycle tell you when to move on to the next quadrant of your mouth, and its travel case lets you recharge from your computer’s USB port.
DiamondClean Toothbrush HX9332/05 by Philips Sonicare, $220 The DiamondClean brushes your teeth at 31,000 strokes per minute. Pauses in the cycle tell you when to move on to the next quadrant of your mouth, and its travel case lets you recharge from your computer’s USB port.
The porcelain Ion lamp has a twisted fabric-covered cord and looks great topped with an Edison bulb. It also comes in an olive/black version.
The porcelain Ion lamp has a twisted fabric-covered cord and looks great topped with an Edison bulb. It also comes in an olive/black version.
The brass, walnut, and concrete Bryant lamp—shown here with a perforated metal shade—was one of my favorite discoveries on the site. I'd put this baby on my bedside table.
The brass, walnut, and concrete Bryant lamp—shown here with a perforated metal shade—was one of my favorite discoveries on the site. I'd put this baby on my bedside table.
This $39 extension cord comes in four color combinations and is too pretty to keep hidden.
This $39 extension cord comes in four color combinations and is too pretty to keep hidden.
General Electric produced this clock.
General Electric produced this clock.
Landscape architect Kevin Campion went to great lengths to protect the poplar trees during construction. Delta Millworks charred the cedar gable fronts following the shou sugi ban technique.
Landscape architect Kevin Campion went to great lengths to protect the poplar trees during construction. Delta Millworks charred the cedar gable fronts following the shou sugi ban technique.
A Rafa Kids swing hangs below the loft bed near the large desk designed for playing with Legos.
A Rafa Kids swing hangs below the loft bed near the large desk designed for playing with Legos.
Shumaker Design + Build Associates honed in on natural light, rich tones, and earthy materials to update this Chicago kitchen. The renovated kitchen now boasts a ten-foot-long banquette paired with a West Elm table, offering seating for everything from quick breakfasts to grand dinners.
Shumaker Design + Build Associates honed in on natural light, rich tones, and earthy materials to update this Chicago kitchen. The renovated kitchen now boasts a ten-foot-long banquette paired with a West Elm table, offering seating for everything from quick breakfasts to grand dinners.
Light pine finishes make the interiors feel airy and spacious.
Light pine finishes make the interiors feel airy and spacious.
An opaque sliding glass door separates the bathroom from the dining area. White tile with pink-colored grout ties the two spaces together.
An opaque sliding glass door separates the bathroom from the dining area. White tile with pink-colored grout ties the two spaces together.
A pool cage with a retractable awing makes the pool deck feel like a natural extension of the home's interior, while the terraced construction lifts the building up above the level of floods and storm surges.
A pool cage with a retractable awing makes the pool deck feel like a natural extension of the home's interior, while the terraced construction lifts the building up above the level of floods and storm surges.
With the help of architects X+L Studio, Nynke Meeuwissen and Mark Aink rehabilitated an old school outside of Amsterdam into a comfortable roost for their family of five. The former gym—with original herringbone parquet floors—is now the living room, furnished with Minotti sofas, a Danskina rug, and a Gyrofocus wood-burning stove.
With the help of architects X+L Studio, Nynke Meeuwissen and Mark Aink rehabilitated an old school outside of Amsterdam into a comfortable roost for their family of five. The former gym—with original herringbone parquet floors—is now the living room, furnished with Minotti sofas, a Danskina rug, and a Gyrofocus wood-burning stove.
The Heddle Suite is "the look is one of New England design turned on its head
The Heddle Suite is "the look is one of New England design turned on its head
The first-floor rental unit features a table from an 11th-century monastery turned pub.
The first-floor rental unit features a table from an 11th-century monastery turned pub.
Local sailboat shops wanted thousands to make the 13-by-13-foot curtain that hides the Wall of Storage. "We we called my parents in Bangkok, gave them the dimensions, and they got it made for 150 bucks." says Im.
Local sailboat shops wanted thousands to make the 13-by-13-foot curtain that hides the Wall of Storage. "We we called my parents in Bangkok, gave them the dimensions, and they got it made for 150 bucks." says Im.

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