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Overlooking the Strait of Georgia, the house has over 10,000 square feet of outdoor space and ample windows to take in the view.
Overlooking the Strait of Georgia, the house has over 10,000 square feet of outdoor space and ample windows to take in the view.
The bathroom, minus the toilet, is on full display, so that sunlight from a skylight window above can filter in.
The bathroom, minus the toilet, is on full display, so that sunlight from a skylight window above can filter in.
Clever use of lighting makes an inherently dark space (a fomer barn) feel brighter.
Clever use of lighting makes an inherently dark space (a fomer barn) feel brighter.
The view from the main living space shows how the architects were able to retain the original walls and beams.
The view from the main living space shows how the architects were able to retain the original walls and beams.
The exterior of the home retains much of its charm and conceals a surprisingly modern home within its walls.
The exterior of the home retains much of its charm and conceals a surprisingly modern home within its walls.
The catwalk that spans across the width of the space leads to the bedroom.
The catwalk that spans across the width of the space leads to the bedroom.
In the living room, a blanket from Mercredi in Bali now hangs over a sofa from Ikea equipped with Bemz's Sergel Skinny Legs. "When we moved down here, we had this giant empty wall and I was like, 'I know what can go here,'" Rachel recalls. The Beni Ourain rug was sourced on Etsy.
In the living room, a blanket from Mercredi in Bali now hangs over a sofa from Ikea equipped with Bemz's Sergel Skinny Legs. "When we moved down here, we had this giant empty wall and I was like, 'I know what can go here,'" Rachel recalls. The Beni Ourain rug was sourced on Etsy.
Joe showing off his extensive liquor collection in a part of the living room that leads into the couple's bedroom. "It's a small bedroom, but we decided to fill it with the most grandiose king-size bed," he says of the Anthropologie frame with a wood-carved headboard they found. "You kinda have to jump to get into it, but it feels really luxurious because of that. The whole room is like one big bed."
Joe showing off his extensive liquor collection in a part of the living room that leads into the couple's bedroom. "It's a small bedroom, but we decided to fill it with the most grandiose king-size bed," he says of the Anthropologie frame with a wood-carved headboard they found. "You kinda have to jump to get into it, but it feels really luxurious because of that. The whole room is like one big bed."
Rachel and Joe around the kitchen island they had custom built by Tom Adams Woodworking (who also made the custom spice rack above the kitchen backsplash). The chairs are by CB2 and the pan rack was made by repurposing an Umbra shower curtain rod with hooks from Amazon.
Rachel and Joe around the kitchen island they had custom built by Tom Adams Woodworking (who also made the custom spice rack above the kitchen backsplash). The chairs are by CB2 and the pan rack was made by repurposing an Umbra shower curtain rod with hooks from Amazon.
The birch was custom kerfed to look like planks and finished in a white varnish. The table and peninsula were also made to fit snugly into the A-frame.
The birch was custom kerfed to look like planks and finished in a white varnish. The table and peninsula were also made to fit snugly into the A-frame.
The living area is the main showcase of the home with soaring pine ceilings, 20ft windows and a stone walled fire place.
The living area is the main showcase of the home with soaring pine ceilings, 20ft windows and a stone walled fire place.
A custom antique mirror from Mirror Home for $625 was affixed to the new cabinets, in order to reflect light.
A custom antique mirror from Mirror Home for $625 was affixed to the new cabinets, in order to reflect light.
A sliding door conceals an office/guestroom, laundry, pantry, and bathroom.
A sliding door conceals an office/guestroom, laundry, pantry, and bathroom.
A Peter Ivy pendant hangs over the dining table and benches, also by Taku. At one end is a collection of candlesticks, prototypes for Tortoise that will be manufactured in Hokkaido. The simple wood treads on the open-riser staircase complement the unfinished ceiling beams.
A Peter Ivy pendant hangs over the dining table and benches, also by Taku. At one end is a collection of candlesticks, prototypes for Tortoise that will be manufactured in Hokkaido. The simple wood treads on the open-riser staircase complement the unfinished ceiling beams.
A mobile by Shigeki Fujishiro floats above a sideboard by Taku. The birdcage is by Keiichi Sumi.
A mobile by Shigeki Fujishiro floats above a sideboard by Taku. The birdcage is by Keiichi Sumi.
Sliders open to a deck and beyond to a 1960s Airstream once owned by sculptor Alma Allen in Joshua Tree. The couple use it for guests.
Sliders open to a deck and beyond to a 1960s Airstream once owned by sculptor Alma Allen in Joshua Tree. The couple use it for guests.
White walls and concrete floors provide a pared-down setting for Taku’s oak furniture.
White walls and concrete floors provide a pared-down setting for Taku’s oak furniture.
The Shinomotos have filled their Southern California home with furniture by Taku and pieces by some of the artists and craftspeople whose work they also showcase at their Tortoise shops and showroom. The couple worked with architectural designer Ken Tanaka to remodel the house, once a cramped, two-bedroom rental. A sofa and tables by Taku join Jasper Morrison’s Three Sofa De Luxe sofa for Cappellini. The sliders are by Western Window Systems.
The Shinomotos have filled their Southern California home with furniture by Taku and pieces by some of the artists and craftspeople whose work they also showcase at their Tortoise shops and showroom. The couple worked with architectural designer Ken Tanaka to remodel the house, once a cramped, two-bedroom rental. A sofa and tables by Taku join Jasper Morrison’s Three Sofa De Luxe sofa for Cappellini. The sliders are by Western Window Systems.
The kitchen is now part of the large open living space. The 1960s Hygena formica cabinets in Polyester Pumpkin were a vintage find. The white pendants are from IKEA and the blue is from Habitat.
The kitchen is now part of the large open living space. The 1960s Hygena formica cabinets in Polyester Pumpkin were a vintage find. The white pendants are from IKEA and the blue is from Habitat.
The bridge allows light to flow down to the space linking the old and new sections on the first floor.
The bridge allows light to flow down to the space linking the old and new sections on the first floor.
A staircase leads to a bridge linking the upper wing.
A staircase leads to a bridge linking the upper wing.
Architects Tim Ratliff and Tam Landells tripled the footprint of the four-room house and increased the square footage to almost 2,000. Blue doors that were part of the original rear wall connect the “snug,” or sitting room, to the new space. The chair was Natasha’s step-granddad’s; the 1960s pendant was found on eBay.
Architects Tim Ratliff and Tam Landells tripled the footprint of the four-room house and increased the square footage to almost 2,000. Blue doors that were part of the original rear wall connect the “snug,” or sitting room, to the new space. The chair was Natasha’s step-granddad’s; the 1960s pendant was found on eBay.
The window frames, side gate, and front door were brightened with custom shades from Johnstone’s Paint—a playful blue-yellow-orange color scheme that is carried throughout the house.
The window frames, side gate, and front door were brightened with custom shades from Johnstone’s Paint—a playful blue-yellow-orange color scheme that is carried throughout the house.
As part of a nine-month renovation, the exterior of Natasha Hart and Oliver Whitmarsh’s cottage in Margate, England, was converted from pebble dash to insulated render.
As part of a nine-month renovation, the exterior of Natasha Hart and Oliver Whitmarsh’s cottage in Margate, England, was converted from pebble dash to insulated render.
Like the windows, the large pocket doors are by Jeld-Wen. Alchemia chairs by Archirivolto are arranged on a deck near the courtyard, which is planted with fragrant thyme.
Like the windows, the large pocket doors are by Jeld-Wen. Alchemia chairs by Archirivolto are arranged on a deck near the courtyard, which is planted with fragrant thyme.
Riffing on local farmhouses, architects Patrick Walker and Elizabeth Demetriades covered the 4,000-square-foot house in rough-sawn red cedar and capped it with a standing-seam galvalume roof.
Riffing on local farmhouses, architects Patrick Walker and Elizabeth Demetriades covered the 4,000-square-foot house in rough-sawn red cedar and capped it with a standing-seam galvalume roof.
Floor Plan of 1881 Schoolhouse by Bowerbird Architects
Floor Plan of 1881 Schoolhouse by Bowerbird Architects
Guest beds are from Lulu & Georgia.
Guest beds are from Lulu & Georgia.
Joel designed and built the wall-mounted vanity base to fit the rounded shape of the marble sink surround, which the couple found years ago on their first visit to Hudson. The apron is fashioned from a reeded oak tambour panel. The wallpaper is Kelly Wearstler for Lee Jofa, joined by a Lulu and Georgia mirror and Eny Lee Parker sconce.
Joel designed and built the wall-mounted vanity base to fit the rounded shape of the marble sink surround, which the couple found years ago on their first visit to Hudson. The apron is fashioned from a reeded oak tambour panel. The wallpaper is Kelly Wearstler for Lee Jofa, joined by a Lulu and Georgia mirror and Eny Lee Parker sconce.
Bedrosians tile covers the walls and floor, with sconces by Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort and California Faucets.
Bedrosians tile covers the walls and floor, with sconces by Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort and California Faucets.
The modern addition has the primary bathroom, with a soaking tub placed below picture windows.
The modern addition has the primary bathroom, with a soaking tub placed below picture windows.
To preserve the original windows, there’s a cut-out at the back of the cabinetry that was filled with herb pots. “You want to feel that this kitchen is an intervention, not an original part,” says Kaplan.
To preserve the original windows, there’s a cut-out at the back of the cabinetry that was filled with herb pots. “You want to feel that this kitchen is an intervention, not an original part,” says Kaplan.
"The rooftop terrace is designed for exceptional outdoor living, with areas for sitting, dining, and entertaining amidst a garden,
"The rooftop terrace is designed for exceptional outdoor living, with areas for sitting, dining, and entertaining amidst a garden,

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