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The sauna, and the combined sauna/bath pod are capable of operating off-grid.

The Sauna and Bath Pod includes two stainless steel soaking tubs with hot and cold water, an outdoor shower, and a lantern hanging post.

This living area opposite the bunks features two prominent details in the home's design: terracotta and cork. The floor lamp is by Crate & Barrel, while the ottoman and sofa are from Room and Board.

For their first big project together, Spencer and Alessio sought a property in the western Catskills that felt secluded while still being close to town. Their home on Raeder Road in Roxbury, New York, had good bones, was within budget, and—most importantly—benefited from incredible views. Spencer was adamant about expanding the deck, and they chose Benjamin Moore’s Midnight Oil for the exterior.

The historical facade was preserved and restored.

Dyer Studio custom-designed the island with a black-stained white oak wood base and a walnut and soapstone counter that curves at both ends.

The color of the BlueStar range references the dining room.

A ladder rises to a lofted bedroom that doubles as a kids’ play area.

A highlight of the overhaul is the floor-to-ceiling glass on the north side, which includes a five-panel bifold door. The door opens to the couple’s favorite area of the house, the backyard. The deck is shaded by the cantilevered roof, and Ren planted drought-resistant brush amid the existing oak trees.

The oil painting over the living room sofa is Labyrinth Garden, by Darby Milbrath

Much of the existing home (opposite, bottom) dated to the 1980s, which explains postmodern flourishes like the arching entryway. Owen Nichols, of the design studio Chibbernoonie, retained that detail (opposite, top), including a plastic shield that had previously covered an outside light. The Mostafavis commissioned local artist Lisa Walsh to create a mural in the archway. The two-floor addition (above) preserves something of the axis that divided the interior. Nichols paired green glazed French-style tile (the same type can be found on the roof of the Plaza Hotel in New York City) with matte white, flat tile.