This Seattle modern house by chadbourne + doss architects provides open spaces for living and entertaining. Seattle artist Chris Buening has painted custom murals on the interior wall that extends the length of the house. A gas fireplace is enclosed in a perforated steel enclosure providing abstract patterned views and light. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Conceived as an empty-nesters paradise this house was designed as a series of pods to maximize the efficiency of the footprint and to celebrate the interrelationship of the interior and exterior spaces. Both indoor and outdoor living areas are promoted by the building’s harmonious relationship with the natural environment. The undulating form steps down the hillside to frame incredible views of the landscape and surrounding golf course from every point in the house and a combination of decks, bridges and patios encourage the residents to be outside. This line between in and out is further diffused by both the structure and the material palette’s movement across the exterior threshold, while the shading devices, trellises and large eves provide protection and privacy for year round use and enjoyment of the entire site. This residence is truly a deliberate response to both the owner’s lifestyle and their love of nature.

A modern kitchen that opens directly to a garden space

Babyletto crib from Babies R Us Custom bedding Ikea rug Wall Decal "wallwritten.com"

Benny Chan

Repositionable mural now available at www.etsy.com/shop/AnitaRoll. The hotel can be personalized. Includes buildings, cars and stop light. I wanted to bring a lot of color and pop into the nursery and make it interactive for Adrian as well. Fun learning opportunities with colors, shapes and counting games. Hotel, water tower and clock birthtime keep the mural personal and unique. Featured on http://living.msn.com/family-parenting/raising-kids/15-amazing-inspiring-baby-nurseries#2.

Sophisticated Fun & Games on the Range Just a sofa. As is often the case, that’s what the out of town customer thought they came in looking for. But shortly after meeting on the floor of the Cantoni Dallas showroom, designer Josh DeLaFuente and his new prospective client, with designer Regena Hatchett, began to discuss the possibilities hidden within the walls of the property in question, and an alliance was born. Read more on this project > http://cantoni.com/interior-design-services/projects/euphoria-project d2photograpy

Samuel Frost

Mikiko Kikuyama

Alex Hill

The space was designed for my son Kix Atticus. We are a soccer family and Kix is OBSESSED with the "ball". I painted the soccer mural background and the triptych canvas paintings. We kept everything low cost with shelving and dresser storage from Ikea. The locker nightstands were purchased through KidKraft. The soccer bed was made by Kix's PawPaw. He loves to show off his "big boy" room! Designing your kid's space? Need modern art? Check out my Etsy page to order your custom canvas artwork! You name it, I'll paint it! http://www.etsy.com/people/sassyfred8?ref=pr_profile

photo by Akiyoshi Fukuzawa