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Although the homeowners and General Assembly exlored several options that involved moving the stairwell, it was left in its original location, just off the kitchen.

The new kitchen is light and bright, with dark green Reform cabinets to provide a grounding energy. "We wanted colors that were calming and soothing, and it's almost got a PNW vibe,

"Style-wise, I loved the midcentury modern vibe,

A view of the sauna building before the patio and seating were constructed on the other side. The log cabins were constructed by a specialist company, and another builder helped with the interior walls. Jussi-Pekka and his father did all the other building and landscaping work, apart from the electrical and plumbing—often working 12-hour days.

The kitchen—which features cabinetry from IKEA—was one of the more expensive elements of the home. "I chose to invest a bit more in the kitchen to support my passion for cooking,

mökki—is by Jussi-Pekka

The patterns of the antique teak door panels were drawn over to emphasise their grains.

Clerestories harness sunlight for the bathrooms.

Instead of drywall, which is typically installed using metal screws, taped, and then skim coated and painted, the cork is fastened to the studs with small brads. This mechanical fastener allow the tiles to be “de-mounted” without glue or other adhesives that could compromise their biodegradability, should the house be sold and the walls removed.

A trove of original design awaits inside, including the vaulted wooden ceilings and eclectic stone fireplace anchoring one of the resort-style indoor-outdoor living areas.

An Airbnb host in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo courtesy Airbnb

Built-in shelving wraps around the workspace, located next to the second bedroom.