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Stevie works from a built-in L-shaped desk. The marker board is also a much-used feature.

Despite its small footprint, the flexible, multi-purpose space includes bike storage and a niche for storing weights.

The den is now outfitted with custom storage for Joel’s vinyl collection. Also, this creates an area for the couple’s television out of the main living space.

A built-in banquette with a custom table designed by Engelsman saves space. The bench has a cushion made by Caroline and the chairs are Vintage J.L. Moller Model #75 Dining Chairs. A partial wall now separates the adjacent den and TV room, to balance connection and separation.

The owners built the house as a place to gather with their three adult children on Loon Lake, where they had vacationed at the husband’s family home for years. The modern Adirondack chairs are by Loll Designs.

Wood adirondack chairs surrounding a stone firepit.

Discrete storage is designed into the bottom of the booth, while the seat is upholstered in vegan leather made from pineapple skin as both the owners are strict vegetarians.

The primary suite opens to the closet, which was inspired by retail stores.

"The client had a vision of this space feeling very built-in,

"We contrasted the linearity of the etched granite by curving the island edges and introducing fridge panels with hand-carved pulls,

An oversized skylight illuminates the kitchen throughout the day.

The kitchen features Vermont verde granite that has a bespoke pattern etched into it. Walnut cabinetry is contrasted with white paneling on either side.

"The wall paneling and railing at the entry required very close collaboration with metal and wood fabricators,

The old roofing became the new cladding. “Besides a few holes, it was still in good condition,” says Troup.

Almo Troup repurposed nearly all of the materials from a tumbledown shack to create a dreamy, minimalist workspace in his backyard.

The renovation created space for a new entry foyer, separated from the living room by a wall with a large interior window-like opening.

The bathroom's shower is wheelchair accessible, if needed.

The living room is right off the kitchen, and has views of the garden.

Polished concrete floors and pale clay plaster on the walls were used throughout the kitchen and living spaces.