BATHROOM

In the primary bathroom, light from the window illuminates the walk-in shower. “The window showers light into the space,” says Frank. “That was a terrific discovery.”

Red Line Woodworking fashioned new fronts for the existing solid oak cabinetry.

With a minimal and understated look, this floating staircase and landing design evokes a less-is-more philosophy and architectural style. Architect Carlo Gaspari converted a former knife-making workshop in Abruzzo, Italy, into a sophisticated residential property. The design pays homage to the home’s name—Casa del Ferro (the Iron House)—by using iron within the interior design, such as the staircase.

After: Alexandre found the bathroom light fixtures while visiting the countryside outside of Sao Paulo: "When I passed a house that was being demolished, I saw these lamps in the rubble and asked if I could pick them up."

“We wanted it to feel like our sanctuary,” says the owner of the new primary bathroom.

A cedar-clad ceiling emphasizes the dramatic volumes of the combined living spaces, and the windows bring in the “dappled light” from the trees, says Rogers. The new plan makes entertaining much easier for the couple, with easy flow from the interiors to the roof deck and yard.