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This Mid-Century Modern Home Feels Like a Secret Treehouse in the Forest

June 5, 2025

Floor-to-ceiling windows invite the surrounding trees and creek views into this mid-century modern inspired living room, while a bold steel fireplace anchors the room. Sculptural works by Alden Mason and a painting by Simeon Nikolov enrich the space with personal and artistic depth. The design encourages quiet reflection and warmth.

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Step Inside These Serene Cabins Designed for a Remote Island

June 5, 2025

Set on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by evergreens, these three wood-clad cabins feel modern yet rooted in the landscape. Each simple, gabled form is wrapped in natural wood and topped with a metal roof, blending seamlessly with the forest and stone.

Sliding glass doors open to wide views and soft light, while a low wooden platform links the cabins as both walkway and gathering space. The design is quiet and deliberate, letting the rugged setting speak while offering a calm place to stay.

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At First It Looks Simple, Then You Notice the Curved Fireplace and Built-In Lounge

June 4, 2025

This sunken living room is both sculptural and serene. It creates an inviting, grounded space centered around a plush ivory rug and a terracotta tile platform. Rich in tone and laid with clean precision, the tile provides a grounding base for both the fireplace and the window wall.

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The Transformation of This 1970s Home Is Almost Unrecognizable

June 4, 2025

This striking modern home showcases the power of simplicity through its dark wood cladding and clean, rectangular form. Vertical wood slats add texture and rhythm to the facade, while the deep black finish helps the structure blend seamlessly into its natural surroundings. Generously sized windows are thoughtfully positioned to capture views of the landscape and invite daylight into the interior, all while maintaining the home’s strong architectural lines.

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Why This Laneway House Looks Like a Spaceship

June 3, 2025

This modern laneway house, clad in corrugated metal, is also grounded in warmth. The underside of the carport is clad in cedar, and bursts of vivid accent color appear throughout the structure. These color choices reflect the clients’ affection for folk art and bring a touch of whimsy to the silvery industrial palette above.

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Inside a Wooded Hideaway Where Every Room Opens to Nature, Even the Sauna

June 2, 2025

The approach to this modern home winds through preserved native trees, leading to an entry sequence made of poured-in-place concrete pavers and matching wood decking. These materials create continuity between landscape and architecture.

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