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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.
While it was tempting to embed the cabin into the hillside, Balance Associates sought a smarter solution. By elevating the project on two concrete walls, the clients could avoid a costly foundation, improve their view of the landscape, and stay above the thick winter snowfall.
While it was tempting to embed the cabin into the hillside, Balance Associates sought a smarter solution. By elevating the project on two concrete walls, the clients could avoid a costly foundation, improve their view of the landscape, and stay above the thick winter snowfall.
The 1,570 square-foot home's entryway features a slatted fence that diffuses light and adds privacy to Eichler's original design. Photo by: Scott Hargis
The 1,570 square-foot home's entryway features a slatted fence that diffuses light and adds privacy to Eichler's original design. Photo by: Scott Hargis
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)
Parallel candleholders by Desu Design, $148–$170 23” H x 1.75” W x 1.75” D 15" H x 1.75" W x 1.75" D 19" H x 1.75" W x 1.75" D Available in four sizes (including a massive version almost five feet tall), this weighty, elongated candleholder, hewn of oil-rubbed bronze, should rest on a flat surface—no reclaimed-barn-wood tables, please. shophorne.com
Parallel candleholders by Desu Design, $148–$170 23” H x 1.75” W x 1.75” D 15" H x 1.75" W x 1.75" D 19" H x 1.75" W x 1.75" D Available in four sizes (including a massive version almost five feet tall), this weighty, elongated candleholder, hewn of oil-rubbed bronze, should rest on a flat surface—no reclaimed-barn-wood tables, please. shophorne.com
Villa: Exterior
Villa: Exterior
The home’s elevated location means its occupants can enjoy the slow rise of the full moon while staying warm indoors.
The home’s elevated location means its occupants can enjoy the slow rise of the full moon while staying warm indoors.
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.
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.
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.
The home is clad in galvalume, a low-maintenance, zinc-coated metal, to make upkeep easier. Prefabricated, 10- to 12-inch-thick panels in the roof provide insulation, and the low walls are packed with limestone.
The home is clad in galvalume, a low-maintenance, zinc-coated metal, to make upkeep easier. Prefabricated, 10- to 12-inch-thick panels in the roof provide insulation, and the low walls are packed with limestone.
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.
A white Bulthaup system fits cleanly into the 13-foot-long kitchen.
A white Bulthaup system fits cleanly into the 13-foot-long kitchen.
23' x 13' Detached Garage
23' x 13' Detached Garage

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