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Two British Designers Created the Perfect Mini Garden Pod for Your Backyard

October 30, 2025

A beautifully crafted cedar-clad pod designed by British makers Dominic Ash and Jeremy Fitter. The Escape Pod is a modern backyard garden room, with customizable interiors for working, relaxing, or entertaining.

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Inside The Dramatic Black House Hidden in the Hills

October 30, 2025

A striking black home in Silver Lake that transforms a steep hillside site into a seamless blend of light, space, and minimalist design.

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The Tiny Treehouse That’s Also a Bird Sanctuary

October 29, 2025

A tiny treehouse in the forests of Canada that’s also home to local birds. Designed by Studio North, the Birdhut blends into the canopy with its whimsical design, reclaimed materials, and built-in birdhouses that let humans and wildlife share the same space.

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Inside a Peaceful Modern Cabin by the Water’s Edge

October 29, 2025

A modern cedar-clad cabin by the water seamlessly blends architecture and landscape.

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A Rusted Roof, White Walls, and Desert Light: Inside Arizona’s Canal House

October 28, 2025

A modern desert home in Phoenix blends mission-inspired forms, white brick walls, and a rusted metal roof to capture Arizona’s light and history.

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If You’re Obsessed with Concrete, You’ll Want to See This House

October 28, 2025

A modern concrete home in Buenos Aires with pools at both ends and a glowing overhang that transforms at night.

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