built ins

Now, built-in sofas line the perimeter of the room and utilize the room’s shape better.

The “self-build” experience offered the family an opportunity to level up some DIY skills. Jo did much of the work with her father. “I learned to redo the electrics,” says Jo. “Only one of my plug sockets doesn’t work!”

The whitened Ash slat detail runs across the ceiling and down the front of a cabinet that conceals office supplies.

A second spruce alcove frames a nook with wool-covered custom seating, and features Nendo’s Innerblow coffee tables with blown molten-glass tops; the geometric pillows were designed by Yovanovitch.

After: The walk-through closet is a huge upgrade, with ample space and myriad drawers and compartments to keep everything organized. Laura's side (on the right) had a "higgledy-piggledy

The renovation expanded the primary bedroom; now it’s one of Sheila’s favorite spots in the house where, thanks to a new picture window, she can work from bed while overlooking the beautiful view.

Beyond vaulting the ceilings, other major investments were custom millwork and cabinetry, and white oak flooring. Gallacher balanced midcentury materials and proportions with a contemporary feeling tailored to the clients.

Additional built-in storage and enlarged closets appear throughout the renovation.

Designed for extra seating and to complement the small window, the built-in bench has become the family’s go-to spot. The Artemide mini Anglepoise lamp (£400) sheds light on nighttime reading. Other lampshades, bought while traveling (to places including Bangkok), serve as cherished mementos.

A built-in couch sits against birch plywood walls.

Seating and storage are combined in this nice cleverly built into the existing bay windows.

A series of Ultimate Casement windows line the bottom of a hallway leading to the principal bedroom, providing an ideal spot for Luke to observe the action outside.

A custom dining table by Godar Furniture can seat up to 12 with an extension. Its walnut base lightly contrasts the oak chairs with leather seats. In the background, a coffee bar was organized by Haven Home.

A full-length bench extends beneath a wall of windows in the dining area, with a wet bar tucked into the corner. Custom wallpaper was used on the back wall of the bar.

In the study of this stunning, modern cabin by Murdough Design, corner windows give the home office a tree house feel with views of the lush surrounding canopy and lake.