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.

Mirror by MAP for Sabi, $160 Not only is it irresistibly cute, Sabi’s mirror is also designed for universal use. Installation is a breeze: Punch out the to-scale template from the packaging and hang it with the included adhesive or easy-mount screw.

An entire wall is covered with a dry-erase surface from Formica, where Parzyszek and his son Bartek can sketch.

The brutalist council estate to the rear is viewed as a found-object artwork through a new cast-concrete and stark white frame.

Island countertop and mirrored backsplash are the decorative elements in the minimally ornamented space.

Polished concrete floors provides beneficial thermal mass in wintertime.

Antonio Forteleoni, who is based in Milan, Italy, created Mirror! Mirror! which is a sculptural collection comprised of evenly spaced glass.

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)

A glimpse of the 010-020 exhibition in Ventura Lambrate featuring Mae Engelgeer, Studio WM, and more.

For architect Stephen Chung, the design of his Wayland, Massachusetts, home was all about blending into the natural environment. The first floor is a serene composition of white and wood. The demand for a domestic office space inspired him to build up, adding a second floor for him to "experiment." In a departure from the Cape Cod aesthetic that rules his block, he was able to give the addition a modernist take, while also literally reflecting the existing landscape of the neighborhood. The entire 1,100-square-foot adjunct that encompasses his second story office-studio, master suite, and fort for his two young sons is swathed in mirrored siding and plate-glass windows.

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 countertop is Silestone's Dreis colorway by Cosentino. The quartzite surface "created an understated, elegant look for this kitchen," Serra says. She used it for the countertops, backsplash, surround for the pizza oven, and white shelf adjacent to the sink area.

Wet + Dry House by Visionary Design Development Pty. Ltd. Created as part of a contest to design sustainable, low-income housing for Cambodians, the Wet + Dry house was constructed with the idea of a multi-stage response to flooding in mind. Set at different heights, the structure allows for more sustained use. Photo provided by Building Trust International

Wet + Dry House by Visionary Design Development Pty. Ltd. “We hope the design of the Wet + Dry House can, in some small way, empower its residents socially and economically,” says designer Mary Ann Jackson. “The porch keeps the sense of community alive by symbolically opening the home to neighbors.” Photo provided by Building Trust International

The apartment's built-in closets are deep and have mirrors on one side. Spotlights set flush overhead provide light and also allow the maximum amount of storage, all the way to the ceiling. For more of Schönning's dark, cozy-meets-modern interiors, visit his website. Photo by Per Magnus Persson.

The bedroom and bath share a glass wall.

In the bathroom, a chrome waterfall faucet by LightInTheBox tops a 12.6-inch-square Mini Nova basin by Barclay; a retractable Ikea mirror is the only concession to vanity.

Not only do built-in appliances keep kitchens tidy, but they also improve coherence between it and the rest of your home, creating a more fluid experience.

Mirror Mirror by Maria Bruun is a design that questions human reflection. A series of angled mirrors clings onto corners, ceilings, edges, and surfaces, reflecting multiple sides of both the space and the beholder. The mirror is made of high polished stainless steel and oak.

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

CAPTAIN’S MIRROR There is no denying the style and quality of this distressed leather framed mirror lined with wood and a cast bronze hanging pull.

Line Mirror by Bower, from $6,500 The curvilinear stripes of this mirror lend eye-popping dimension and a groovy Op Art vibe to an otherwise flat surface—without creating any unbecoming distortion effects.

The narrow entrance hall faces another door, which opens seaward. Built-in cabinets serve as both storage and display. The porthole mirror is by Jacques Adnet.

Transience mirrors by Dutch design collaborators David Derksen and Lex Pott is a groovy geometric piece that exhibits the absolute beauty of the oxidation process, resulting in a an elegant formation of hues and pattern.