Collection by Sarah Anderson
The free-standing bath is set next to a large window, framing views of Ben Loyal, an isolated mountain in Sutherland.
The free-standing bath is set next to a large window, framing views of Ben Loyal, an isolated mountain in Sutherland.
The open sliding doors of the kitchen and children’s room can flexibly stretch the space, and when fully opened, improve circulation.
The open sliding doors of the kitchen and children’s room can flexibly stretch the space, and when fully opened, improve circulation.
Shou-sugi-ban sections of the facade wraps in to the interior to become accent walls.
Shou-sugi-ban sections of the facade wraps in to the interior to become accent walls.
The interior of the house is completely “skinned,” as Scott puts it, in knotty spruce. A lamp from Weylandts sits  atop nesting tables from  James Mudge Furniture Studio.
The interior of the house is completely “skinned,” as Scott puts it, in knotty spruce. A lamp from Weylandts sits atop nesting tables from James Mudge Furniture Studio.
Though built on a small budget, the team has crafted the home to be ecologically sound.
Though built on a small budget, the team has crafted the home to be ecologically sound.
A basic material of pale timber walls, polished concrete floors, and large expanses of glass work together to create a calm, light aesthetic.
A basic material of pale timber walls, polished concrete floors, and large expanses of glass work together to create a calm, light aesthetic.
Hallway on the second level of the house.
Hallway on the second level of the house.
After: A peek inside the beautifully restored, modernized abode.
After: A peek inside the beautifully restored, modernized abode.
Before: A look at the dated interior.
Before: A look at the dated interior.

Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017
Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017
The open-plan interior has been sheathed in light-colored wood to create a sense of enclosure, as well as an escape from the modern world. The low-lying exterior decks have been designed to not require railings, ensuring the sightline to the surrounding wilderness goes unimpeded.
The open-plan interior has been sheathed in light-colored wood to create a sense of enclosure, as well as an escape from the modern world. The low-lying exterior decks have been designed to not require railings, ensuring the sightline to the surrounding wilderness goes unimpeded.