The deck, fashioned from ipe, was built around one of the property’s many granite outcroppings. An earthen roof was planted with the same varieties of sedum that were added to the front of the cottage. Photo by: Mark Mahaney Photo 2 of 6 in Designing with Ipe: Hardwood at Home by Kelsey Keith from One-of-a-Kind Rooflines

Designing with Ipe: Hardwood at Home

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The deck, fashioned from ipe, was built around one of the property’s many granite outcroppings. An earthen roof was planted with the same varieties of sedum that were added to the front of the cottage. Photo by: Mark Mahaney