A small recess is built into the wall, acting as a side table.

There's plenty of beach reading on hand.

Bedroom

Another view of the master bedroom.

A built-in nightstand in the bedroom.

Ryan Anderson of RAD Furniture designed the stools as well as the table and benches on the pool deck.

To add texture and personality to her apartment, and cover up the engineered wood floors that were not original to the building, Josie introduced custom room-size rugs to many of the spaces, including in the bedroom. The nightstand is a Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh high stool, adn the lamp is Marcel Breuer circa 1925. The art is an original Greece travel poster from the Acropolis Museum.

Behind the bathroom wall is the bedroom, which features sliding glass doors with access to a private deck.

A peek at one of the home's two bedroom suites, which features a custom mural and wardrobe.

Deep yellows can warm up any space. PPG Pittsburgh Paints' Wright Mustard (FLLW321) and Glidden’s Wheat Stalk (30YY 52/515) are two paint colors that complement contemporary midcentury-inspired interiors.

An integrated headboard and bedside table in one of the hotel's bedrooms.

Even the bedrooms integrate the outdoor spaces into the design.

The bed and side table in the master bedroom are from Loaf. In the adjacent bathroom, an antique mirror hangs above a Duravit sink. “There’s a slight Arts and Crafts feel to it,” says Marston of the house.

Intended for a much bigger room in the family’s previous home, the bed was designed by Hill and is covered in Maharam fabric in a doily print called Intricate 001 Charcoal. The side tables are from West Elm, and the AJ table lamp is by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen.

A bedroom in a renovated townhouse in Harlem, New York, makes the most of a tight space with orange-tinted pink walls. Pink bedding keeps the space monochromatic but adds depth with a range of reddish tones.

The original crown molding and Victorian detailing was left in place. The headboard is made from Elba Blue Marble.

The subdued interior design aims to mimic the inside of a tree.

The couple’s bedroom opens directly into a private recessed courtyard, offering an intimate space to gather away from the busy street above.

“So many houses seem like they’re completely still and heavy,” says Dencity architect Staffan Svenson. Inspired by his client’s role in the airline industry, Svenson relished the chance to create a home that evokes motion and lightness.

The apartment’s most striking feature is a custom wall and ceiling mural by Calico Wallpaper, inspired by Vancouver’s Stanley Park. The Asher bed is by Rove Concepts, the sconces are Pearl Modern Wall Sculpture by Cedar & Moss, and the bedside tables are from Crate & Barrel. A mohair throw by Bronte Moon falls across Frette linens.

In the renovation of their 1920s bungalow in Los Angeles, homeowners chose Mark Motonaga and Guy Clouse opted for Dawn Pink paint by Benjamin Moore in the main bedroom—even painting the ceiling for an enveloping effect.

On an agricultural estate in Portugal, blaanc studio designed a simple retreat that does its utmost not to interfer with the scenic backdrop.

Plywood headboard and floating nightstand. Ap Cobogó by Alan Chu. © Djan Chu. upinteriors.com/go...

Eric Trine of Amigo Modern designed the lounge chairs outside the tents. The fire pits are by Stahl.

In the living room, spare Scandinavian design takes center stage. Hans Wegner’s Wishbone chairs surround an Essay dining table by Cecilie Manz for Fritz Hansen; a mostly wood palette is enhanced by slate-gray brick around the fireplace. The paper lanterns throughout the home are a mixture of classics by Isamu Noguchi alongside those picked up in Japan and France.

Every room of the house is light, bright, and comfortable to be in.

On the roof, Geller takes in the night sky with his telescope.