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.

One corner of the ground floor is reserved for a “hot house,” which is glazed from floor to ceiling with windows and doors. The space is light-filled and airy, with a tall ceiling and woven rugs.

Cozy on up to the bespoke bar and enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail with views of Antwerp.

The bar at August is a luxe, comfortable setting in which to relax after work or to enjoy a drink with friends on the weekend.

By resisting the urge to fill every inch of the tiny house, the team retains a spacious feel.

In London’s Greenwich Peninsula—a part of London's undergoing cultural facelift—boutique real estate brand Aucoot and the team from UK magazine Cereal styled this 1,793-square-foot, three-bedroom penthouse apartment, transforming it into a simple, yet stunning home.

Designer Christiane Hogner, Bruxelles

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)

To say more precisely, something was disturbing it. Before the final version of Grey House there was a pretty banal skeleton with small symmetrical window frames.

Designer Christiane Hogner, Bruxelles

Scattershot openings in the single-story home omit a soft glow at dusk.

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.

A collection of Juhl's chair designs can be found in the seating area of the master bedroom; a 1942 prototype chair, Karmstool (1953), three 48 chairs and a two-seat sofa (1948). Poul Henningsen's 1962 chrome plated Contrast lamp 1962 hangs over the table.

The kitchen remodel included creating more space and installing a single-plane island that served as the perfect spot for the family’s children to do everything from eating to studying schoolwork. Photo by Mariko Reed.

A single crepe myrtle, which sports red blossoms in summer, defines the courtyard.

Downing a beverage from a cup made of solid ice just seems somehow godlike. It’s as if you’re attending Odin’s birthday bash and the winds of the frozen North have supplied the drinkware. Unfortunately, unless you’re enjoying your drink someplace with an ambient temperature of less than 32°f, you’re going to be holding less and less of a mug as the party goes on. Still, it might be worth it.

Loll invited attendees to take a load off at their enchanting beer garden.

A single Pigeon Pendant.

Single Shot (Seattle, Washington) Single Shot, designed by Greg Quist, possesses a polished sensibility usually reserved for restaurants. Ample lighting and a marble-topped bar create a cleanly environment at this intimate, 40-seat taproom in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.

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

Although the two apartments were stacked vertically, their individual systems and layout were quite different. The limited horizontal overlap meant that the owners and design team had to give careful thought to the connective elements, and how the family would ultimately circulate through the home. One of the key pieces to the puzzle was finding a place for the interior stairs. Says Bangia Agostinho principal Anshu Bangia, “There was a challenge to find an appropriate location to cut a new stair opening between the apartments, and then have the new stair coordinate with the existing one to form a logical sequence of circulation between the three levels.”

The ceiling lights are Wever and Ducré.

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.

Paris Court is one of the only buildings in Budapest with a courtyard—and this space became an important part of the renovation. The architects enclosed it with a new glazed skylight, allowing it to function as a restaurant for the new hotel.

Beer Belly (Los Angeles, California) Inspired by the space’s barn-like feel, MAKE Architecture opted for a reclaimed wood aesthetic at Beer Belly. Random patterns of stained veneer plywood liven the interior surfaces. The seats are upcycled 111 Navy Chairs by Emeco.

The tall pilsner is a good two inches taller than the tulip stem, but features a slender body, set of two available for $24.90 here.