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A Warm Modern Ranch House Beside A Densely Wooded Park

August 24, 2026

Corten steel, natural cedar, concrete and Kasota limestone create a rich material palette in this modern Minneapolis ranch house by Strand Design.

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A Heritage-Listed Home Gets A Classic Contemporary Makeover

August 23, 2026

Explore Bone Made’s renovation of a heritage-listed Californian Bungalow in Concord, Australia, where traditional architecture meets a classic contemporary interior designed for a family of six.

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A 16-by-20-foot Cabin Designed For Living Simply In The Woods

August 22, 2026

Explore the architecture of a 400-square-foot cabin suspended on stilts above the forest on Blakely Island, Washington, with a compact 16-by-20-foot footprint and expansive water views.

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A Byron Bay Home Inspired By Its Coastal Landscape

August 21, 2026

Discover this stunning five-level Byron Bay home by CG Design Studio, designed around expansive views of Wategos Beach with warm natural materials, relaxed interiors and seamless indoor-outdoor living.

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This 1961 Mid-Century Modern Home Was Updated For A Growing Family

August 20, 2026

Explore the open living and dining spaces of this West Vancouver mid-century home, featuring an original brick wood-burning fireplace, upgraded windows, forest and ocean views, and large glass doors opening onto the deck.

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This Canadian Lake House Balances Open Views With Sheltered Spaces

August 19, 2026

Desert Lake House by BLA Design Group sits on the shores of Osoyoos Lake, using layered volumes, sheltered spaces and lake views to shape its interiors.

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