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

The home is divided into two floors: seen here is the second floor, where the bedrooms enjoy private balconies and ocean views. The shared spaces, such as the living room and kitchen, are below.

Caesarstone, a manufacturer of durable and striking quartz surfaces, showed various applications of their products (including a glimmering coffee table).

Resonant Surface 01 by Christine Yogiaman and Ken Tracy This installation and amplification system, built of wood veneer and aluminum, was inspired by the sound of muezzins and the abstract look of Islamic design. Photo by Juan Roldan

Seattle’s Special Projects Division designed the custom cabinetry throughout the house. A Vola faucet is integrated with the Carrara marble vanity.

Bright orange and cobalt-blue surfaces dominate the minimalist kitchen.

The table’s base, which itself is an additional storage container, rolls easily into place to support the surface.

Using a straightedge to level the surface.

With the doors flung wide open, the Deams' outdoor space truly functions as an adjunct living room at the core of the home. The feeling of an outdoor room is reinforced by the linearity and evenness of the concrete patio surface, which was constructed with Stepstone's Narrow Modular Pavers. "I actually discovered them at Dwell on Design in 2006," Lara says. The three-inch-wide pavers are available in multiple lengths and in 12 different shades.

From Walker Zanger, Sterling Row Hexagon, a wood-finish ceramic tile.

Sleek Concrete from Caesarstone provides a smooth backdrop for colorful accessories in the kitchen.

We find Aura, from the Dekton by Cosentino line, to be a foolproof match for Italian Calacatta marble where the real material isn't feasible.

Ashland TundraBrick from Eldorado Stone comes in variations of gray.

Jonathan Adler puts his Happy Chic stamp on Formica, with patterns ranging from Greek Key to Malachite to Lacquered Linen, shown in green.

The Turning Tray was originally designed by Finn Juhl in 1956. The original trays are now on display at Finn Juhl’s Carlottenlund, Denmark home, which is now a museum. ArchitectMade has relaunched the Turning Trays by creating exact replicas from Juhl’s original drawings. Each tray features many of Finn Juhl’s characteristic design elements, including curved teak frames and the corner joints.

The Cowhide Trays from eSSa Studios call to the enchanting, rustic appeal of the American west. The tray surface is comprised of cowhide from corriente cattle, showcasing the auburn or tan hides of the cattle. Shown here in walnut, the Ottoman Tray is designed to be a focal point on an ottoman or coffee table. Also available in oak, and in wallet and breakfast tray sizes.

All products made of Krion can be reprocessed and reused in the production cycle. In Lila and Nordic Blue.

A wall of colored Krion sample sheets.

Cleaning and maintaining Krion is easier than ever, thanks to seamless sections which prevent liquids from being absorbed.

Made of two-thirds natural minerals (ATH—Aluminum Trihydride) and a low percentage of high-percentage resins, the material is poreless, anti-bacterial, hard-wearing, 100% recyclable, highly resistant, and easy to repair and clean.

What exactly is Krion? Krion is a new-generation solid surface developed by SYSTEMPOOL that is warm to the touch and similar in appearance to natural stone.

The material is also very malleable, allowing for endless possibilities.

Even with heat applied directly to the surface using a blowtorch, the impermeable material resisted.

SYSTEMPOOL offers a wide range of colors and styles, including a white finish that stands out for its purity in comparison to other similar materials. Krion color tile samples in Yove, Light Grey, and Yellow.

We're seeing a lot of taupe; Neolith has just introduced their version, Classtone, with a polished finish.

Italian natural stone brand Antolini possesses among the most sublime examples of rare stone we've seen. Shown here is their calcite in Azul.

Sand, gravel, and cement make up the Geode tiles by sculptor Andy Fleishman for Ann Sacks.

The footing surface after cleaning with a trowel.

A concave surface inside one concourse of Suvarnabhumi International Airport is juxstaposed with a continuous vertical surface.

Designed by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery, the Pineapple Planter adds a touch of the tropics to a household plant, even in the least tropical climates. With an intricate textured honeycomb exterior, the planter gives a nod to a pineapple’s exterior, while still maintaining an artful, modern look. The AP-100 Pineapple Planter is perfect for housing a large fern or leafy plant.

"It's all about blue: @KerrieKelly for Silestone by @cosentinona"

Metal surfaces are left exposed in certain places, like the passageway, to reinforce the structure's simplicity.

In the kitchen, colorful cookware accents white surfaces.

All of the plywood, concrete, and steel surfaces inside the house were left unfinished. “We like to use natural materials in their raw state and minimize the use of synthetic surfaces and drywall,” says Mihalyo.

Here's a view of the surface of Molo's fold-up table.