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Upon arrival, a serene Koi pond awaits at the main entrance, providing a quiet resting spot.

The backsplash is made of large cement tiles that were sawed into smaller pieces and rearranged to give a mottled look. An appliance garage hides the "non-sexy things you want to put away," laughs Andrew—the blender, the toaster, and so on.

A newly renewed hardwood deck wraps the rear of the house, offering an idyllic sun-shielded dining area beyond the kitchen.

Wood-beams stretch across the ceiling, complementing the refinished hardwood floors.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing spans across one of the living rooms, providing easy access to the cedar decking.

The home presents a handsome facade of black-painted cedar.

An open layout allows the main living spaces to seamlessly mingle.

The exterior massing was the first thing the couple nailed down while details like the stairs took a bit longer. "The challenge is that you realize there’s an infinite amount of detail you can drill down into," says John.

An Eilersen sofa, Croft House coffee table, and Campbell Lounge Chair by Sean Woolsey outfit the living room, which stays visually connected to the outdoor dining room and kitchen. "It was a bit of a gamble to separate the living room so far from the kitchen," says Denise. "When we were framing up, people really questioned that choice because they’re not used to seeing it that much."

Hay outdoor furniture sits underneath the steel pergola.

Duchateau engineered hardwood oak complements the kitchen’s warm wood cabinetry. A broad sliding door connects the space to the outdoor deck, which spills down to the backyard.

A "Hello" sign from UK-based Block Design, made from a single piece of powder-coated steel, hangs over a bench.

The original pool was refinished and grommets were installed for a custom safety cover. A new firepit by Lumacast and teak-and-rope lounge chairs from the Conran Shop create the perfect outdoor lounge area.