Isaza-Smith suggested painting the pressed metal detail in the rafters in order to better showcase the century-old hoop pine beams. The pendant light is a custom design by Lana Launay, while the shelving is a simple IKEA bookcase hack.
The side tables are by Normann Copenhagen.
The contrasting style of the original home and the 70s-era addition come together in this space, now with white oak wall paneling and a twenty-foot-long, seven-foot-wide custom sofa designed by Office of Tangible Space. The painting is by Kathan Zerzan.
The new dining room, at the clients' request, was kept distinct from the kitchen just behind it, which also provided room for additional shelving. Architect Michael Howells co-designed the rug.
The main living area.
A crackling fireplace—faux, as well—is the centerpice of the living room,
Integrated storage custom crafted with walnut lends warmth and texture to the water vapor fireplace and stark white fire surround.
One of the homeowner’s daughters, Julia, works at Unique Art Glass, a multi-generational stained glass company owned by her boyfriend’s family. The couple designed two windows for the house, including this one in the dining area.
The reading nook has a cushion made from a vintage rug Ann found in Morocco eight years ago, a Lin Sconce by Muhly, and a Bijou Mini Table by Muhly, which can also be used as a seat or plant holder, and moves around as needed.
Patnaik chose simple black tiles instead of stone for the floor because stone would've made the structure too heavy for the stilts it sits on.
Though the views of the lush forest are the stars of the show here, Patnaik's art collection has a presence here too, including a diptych by Kokil Gupta that hangs above a low-slung grey sofa.
The entry hallway doubles as a library, filled with books related to Chris's vocational life. A kitchenette with a two-burner stovetop and small refrigerator offers a place to prepare simple meals.
The lofted bedroom creates a cozy feeling without sacrificing the inherent airiness of the space.
Alaskan yellow cedar. Neal milled the boards from previously felled trees on their family property in northern Washington.
New York designers Talitha Liu and Lexi Tsien took cues from the shared kitchens in Soviet communal apartments to create a functional but flexible space where Liz and Adam could host dinner parties, work on craft projects, or do a quick tarot reading.