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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.

Humboldt Apartments by Future Firm features perforated blue screens to blur the visual boundaries between different spaces.

The kitchen features custom-lacquered cabinets with white oak handles and, in lieu of upper cabinets, a wall niche to display dishes.

Hess combined a John Boos butcher-block table with a piece carved by local wood sculptor Vince Skelly to create a sculptural kitchen island. "As soon as [Skelly] brought that in there, [Charlie and Todd's] little daughter hopped up on it and owned it. So, that's where she hangs out in the kitchen," says Hess.

Ray Kappe relaxes in the central living space, which offers views onto other shared family zones. Behind him is a view down into his office. Half a level up, Shelly Kappe stands at the entrance to the upper family room.