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The kitchen counters are cast concrete with an. integrated sink and drain board.

The pink Breccia Damascata marble bench top paired with shimmering caramel zellige tiles reflects Nicole's sense of maximalism. "I grew up in a family of maximalists—artists, collectors, and creators,

Now the kitchen feels generous and connected to the beautiful landscape outside with a big picture window over the sink and large bifold doors.

The bedrooms on the upper level benefit from the height given by the geometry.

The finished kitchen.

The tiles on the backsplash and accent wall in the kitchen were laid by Yung himself—a true labor of love, much like the entire project.

Floor Plan of Whitehaus by Romines Architecture

The house acts as a wind barrier for the deck on the south side, where there’s also an edible garden. The main entrance is on the west end, and a covered porch on the east side is a cool respite in the summer that takes full advantage of passing breezes.

The home features triple pane aluminum clad wood windows and doors from Ikon, which were about 20% more compared to a traditional double pane quote from Pella. But Douglas notes that the Ikon doors and windows "provide larger free glass areas with fewer mullions paired with multipoint locking,

White walls and light-hued furnishings match the airiness of the home's design. Douglas made the dining table from maple milled on site atop a Corbusier LC 6 base. A Heracleum pendant by Moooi hangs above it.

The total cost of the build, including all appliances, plumbing fixtures, and lighting, as well as the milling of trees that were cleared, came to $514,500.

The staircase needed to be rebuilt to meet current building code, but being in basically its original location, is an anchor in the redesign. The wall color is "Hamilton Blue

“You can’t help but relax being in the country,” says Nigel. Jane laughs and jumps in: “Though it’s hard work. We’re always doing something.”

The outdoor living room can accommodate anything from movie night to a morning work session.

Before tackling the house, the couple converted the garage into a separate work space with a long, linear window that echoes that in the main house.

The Cotage

Danny envisioned the space between the ADU and the house as an informal place to gather. "It creates a sort of courtyard sensibility, which works for our intergenerational family dynamics."