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KieranTimberlake’s OpenHome design can expand from 1,000 to over 3,000 square feet, with several floor plan, roof profile, and cladding options.

The large blue barn door, mimicked by the garage doors, is an hommage to the family home, which also has big sliding storm doors.

The walls, roof, floors, and foundation of Northwood ADU are all prefab. T+E+A+M selected the building materials based on their production and panel sizes to minimize waste and increase efficiency. The choices also take snowfall and its impact on maintenance into consideration.

“My favorite aspect of the project would have to be the custom-built planter/light box suspended over the island bench,” says interior designer Kate Lucas. “The cascading plants bring a gorgeous green accent to the interiors. I also have a soft spot for the herringbone floor.” The custom planter box was built by local furniture maker and friend Lee Gratton of Gratton Design.

Situated in the former barn, the small yet fully functional kitchen offers all new appliances. The blue cabinet unit adds a bold pop of color to the room's neutral palette.

"You can see [with] this building how the design is in the small details and at the urban scale," says Cynthia.

Before: A gabion wall was also constructed in the private garden.

In the dining area, the barn’s structure is visible through both a skylight and a glass wall with a sliding door.

The cabin is clad in untreated, locally sourced pine that will develop a silvery-gray patina over time.

"We love that our multipurpose space can act as a venue for productivity and collaboration in The Loft, while The House invites rest, relaxation, and connection as guests unplug at a quiet retreat in the woods," says Tarah. "The cherry on top is that we can do this from our own backyard, with our kids playing a special role in maintaining the property and hosting guests alongside us."

"Hosting this way kind of forces you out on the limb of human trust, and it’s always amazing to me to see how others receive what we are giving, with such kindness and respect," says Tarah. "One of our favorite quotes came from a guest who said, ‘Is it possible to be homesick for an Airbnb?’ That sentiment was so sweet to us, and has rung true for so many other guests as they have commented on the warmth and welcome they have felt while staying at The Lofthouse."

The fireplace was painted white and now has a wood stove installed (not shown). "Once we got the wood stove, the room just came to life and became super cozy," says Jocie.

The kitchen layout was reconfigured so that the focus is on the view—the wall of windows, which look out on the ocean, is now underscored by one long, uncluttered counter. There, the faucet is Delta and the dishwasher is Bosch. The range stayed in nearly the same spot, and the opposite wall has been thickened with storage and the refrigerator column. Both the refrigerator and range are by Bertazzoni.

The main entrance to the property is on the lower level and leads directly to the living area of The House. The entrance is marked by a vintage rug, and the timber walkway shares the same material as the upper level deck that extends out from The Loft.

The Lofthouse is built one of the many hills separating it from the couple’s main residence. "Excavation was a challenge, as we wanted to maintain as much of the existing landscape as possible, but needed to clear out trees for the foundation," says Tarah.

At night, the polycarbonate roof above the Outdoor Room lights up like a lantern.

The exposed pine beams finished in OSMO oil support the polycarbonate opal/diffused panels set on aluminum glazing bars.

The bronze polycarbonate cladding at the rear of the garage of Cove Site Works carries around at the clerestory level.