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The primary bathroom is tranquil, with soft blue tile from Fireclay complemented by Carrara marble countertops. The scones are the Mini Glo-Ball from FLOS.

A glimpse into the powder room reveals the second stained-glass windows designed and made by the homeowner’s daughter Julie and her boyfriend Zack. A short hall into the powder room houses ample storage—a top request from the homeowner.

The Divvy Screen is a hanging room divider – crafted from double-sided tiles connected with elegant metal hardware – that offers visual definition within a space without confinement. The use of cork or wool felt also offers some acoustic separation.

The Submaterial Wander Mirror collection features simple, clean lines and a modern feel. The ribbed effect of the wool felt strips turned on edge creates a deep texture that frames the contours of the mirror glass inserts.

The Orion Flat wall panel channels the graphic patterns of the 1960s. You can choose a single color for the three layers of felt or add a pop of color to any layer of the surface.

Floor Plan of Cloud DADU by Cast Architecture

The second bedroom does triple duty as a guestroom, office and Adi's sewing room.

Chris and Adi's bedroom takes advantage of its tall ceilings to add extra storage cabinetry above the closet.

The couple's living room, anchored by a favorite old leather sofa, stays cool with the help of a ceiling fan and mini-split heating and cooling unit.

At 700 square feet, Chris and Ady's cottage had to make economical use of space—like the bar-height dining table doubling as a cooking countertop.

Adi and Chris chose an L-shaped, pre-permitted plan by Cast Architecture with extensive glass, and resisted two-story options to fit in better with their neighborhood.

20th-century Sculptor Bill Reid designed some of the home's doors.

Surrounded by cedars on Vancouver’s North Shore, the Japanese-inspired home was originally designed as an artist retreat.