Cook House
The kitchen is stocked with cooking and baking essentials like a KitchenAid mixer, Nespresso machine, Kinto pour-over setup, Joule sous-vide, and handmade ceramics.
Careful planning allowed for the use of mass-produced cabinetry while still achieving a built-in look. A magnetic door holding art helps conceal the pre-existing electrical panel. Concealed LED lighting in the floating shelves illuminates both the work surface and the glassware.
The original stairwell was completely demolished, redesigned, and rebuilt to meet code. The first-floor birch plywood stairwell wall serves a dual purpose of separating the stairs from the living room and extending through the second floor to serve as the upstairs railing.
The bedroom is kept light and airy with its open layout and diffused lighting. Built-ins and a platform bed maximize the floor space and a 10' long floating desk provides workspace with a view. A ceiling-mounted box holds a projector for evening movie watching from a drop-down screen.
An insulated, freestanding tub with a picture window onto the forest is the main feature of the bathroom, which also incorporates the same materials used throughout the space–birch plywood, white concrete, and shiplap.
Built-in bedside benches do double duty as nightstands (with embedded qi chargers) and surfaces for luggage.
A 10-foot-long floating birch plywood desk lives in the open bedroom to provide ample surface for writing, working, or watching nature.
The custom couch and stairwell were integrated to make the most of the modest space. The ceiling was opened up to expose the original joists and provide as much additional height as possible.
Open birch plywood shelving creates a display space for designer cookware, ceramics, and glassware. Concealed LED lighting provides countertop task lighting and the illumination of dishware and pantry staples.