Living Area of Lantern House by INC Architecture & Design

Budget Breakdown: An Architect Reimagines a Ramshackle Catskills Cabin for $170K

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"Our son was much younger when we started the renovation, so although we wanted a traditional ladder, we knew it wouldn’t be a smart decision to have it as part of our day-to-day life," Drew says. The wireframe staircase is a whimsical addition to the otherwise midcentury-focused design.