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 MoodWheel on the other side of the player selects songs based on the type of ambiance you'd like to create. Instead spending hours creating playlists, the system does it for you. Simply touch a portion of the ring and it'll play music based on the color (kind of like associating certain hues with certain musical qualities). Tap more closely to the center and the system selects music you're more familiar with—the albums and tracks in your library or that you have listed as your favourites or added to playlists through streaming services. The further out you touch, the more the player adds songs you haven't heard before but match the mood you're trying to create.

In addition to its sleek stylings, what differentiates the BeoSound Moment from other audio players is PatternPlay, which is accessed via the one-touch wood interface. PatternPlay keeps track of what type of music you listen to based on the time and day to help predict what you'd like to hear. The more you use it, the more it learns.

In developing the BeoSound Moment, Bang & Olufsen sought to change the way people think about playing digital music at home. The system features a handsome dual-sided touch-operated interface. Half of it is covered in oak, which lends unexpected tactility and warmth, and the other half is a glass screen. It can stream to multiple rooms and plays music directly from your iTunes library, TuneIn Internet radio, and Deezer, and can also connect via Bluetooth to a mobile device for other streaming services like Spotify. Retail is $2,795.

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.

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.

The Armadillo is parked on a 1,000-square-foot lot that gives the couple ample outdoor space.

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.

Wooden decks can be added to heighten the indoor-outdoor living experience.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The first-floor rental unit features a table from an 11th-century monastery turned pub.

A white Bulthaup system fits cleanly into the 13-foot-long kitchen.

23' x 13' Detached Garage

The San Francisco–based landscape architect Andrea Cochran has an impressive portfolio of projects ranging in scale from private residences to school campuses and public parks.

The 13-foot-wide sliding window provides abundant natural light year-round. The staircase was placed at the building's center to maximize openness and make space for the carport below. The blackboard is for the couple's young son, Takuma, to play with and practice writing.