"This was the best decision I have made for myself in a long time,
The steel roofing is from Hamilton in Southern Ontario. The doors were reclaimed from a local hotel. The windows are from a Mississauga company. The trim and cabinetry is milled from oak trees that they cut down to build the driveway. “It’s as local as it gets,” says Liz.
The lofted bedroom is bookended by windows overlooking Ponderosa pines
Upstairs, a light blue sectional from Castlery adds extra seating for visiting friends and family.
The shower features Fireclay Tile in Blue Satin—a pop of pastel amidst the otherwise earthy palette.
A built-in bench provides storage and the window was restored to its original dimensions. The wall light is the Ceramic Disc Surface Mount by In Common With.
Ogawa Green Tile by Heath Ceramics covers the walls and floors. When the couple's existing tile stash wasn't enough coverage, the team was able to special order more to match.
Shahane enlarged the ensuite bathroom, co-opting closet space from the other bedroom to do so, and carved out more closet space.
Shahane changed the layout and in so doing, restored the window to its original larger size. Heath Ceramics tile wraps the room, Stone White on the floor and Modern Blue on the walls. A Foscarini Gregg sconce hangs above the Azzura Ceramica Elegance Squared sink.
There's now two doors to the back, where there was just one before, for better circulation and flow to the rear deck. The sink has a Dornbracht faucet.
The white cabinets are from Ikea, topped with ABC Stone Afyon White, honed. Artwork by Kristin Texeira sits atop.
The interior palette includes white oak cabinetry, oak paneling, and rustic ebony-stained oak.
A view into the kitchen.
The oak countertops in the kitchen are the same as the flooring.
The new addition and old building were clad in the same red timber for a cohesive look.
The little red cabin is a nod to the classic summer cottage of Sweden.
Prioritizing their own furniture collection, the clients wanted only a half wall of wood shelves within the living space.
Just past sunrise at Betasso Overlook.
The bedroom in "Cabin 3" is positioned to face north for ambient natural light.
Double fir rafters align with white oak cabinetry below, creating a sense of rhythm and calm.
Double fir rafters encase steel flitch plates, allowing for long spans of open space. Hemlock ceilings layer above, bringing warmth to the inside.
'Betasso Overlook' is aptly named for its view of Betasso Nature Preserve, 1,100 acres of single-track trails through ponderosa pine forest, granite rock outcroppings, and summertime wildflowers.
Easy access to firewood that fuels the wood-burning stove.
Cove room overhang and deck detail at sunset
Cove room and wrap around deck
An LGM wall bed from Resource Furniture is a convenient work-from-home spot. After the pandemic, the Paulas wanted to incorporate plenty of work stations in their home, as before the carriage house, “We had four of us all sitting at the dining table working,” remembers René. “It was super loud, like a trading floor at an investment bank, because all four of us would be talking at the same time.” With desks in the kids’ rooms and two offices, every family member can work in quiet.
The desk folds up and the installation swivels to pull down the bed.
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