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A low wall morphs from a bench seat to a planter to an outdoor kitchen with storage concealed behind timber doors that echo the interior joinery.

Leila D'Angelo, a brand consultant and passionate sewer in her spare time, with her son in the new kitchen, which features bespoke banquet seating inspired by welcoming hospitality interiors.

Jennifer requested the Japanese-style outdoor soaking tub, but it’s enjoyed by the whole family. It was built by J&K Cedar Works for around $6,500.

Now the couple can look out at the city from the farthest corner of the kitchen. In the dining room, a Muuto light hangs above the dining table, bench, and chairs by Hay.

"Because it's simple, and because it's everywhere, it's immersive,

New custom cabinets and shelving, set into an arched recess, provide a place for storage, the TV, and display. The wood is the same black walnut as the shutters on the opposite side of the room.

Pental tiles surround the tub and line the shelf in the ensuite.

The T&G fine line exterior siding was stained a custom color.

The floors were replaced with a light oak in a herringbone pattern, and built-in casework from Reform added to provide additional storage. The sofa is by A.Rudin/Eva... Spencer.

The primary bath includes custom white oak millwork, vanity sconces from Juniper, a ceiling light from Allied Maker , Cle Tile floor tile in Stone Slate, and shower tile from Heath Ceramics

The custom headboard features built-in storage, with curved lines reminiscent of Shaker design. The bed linens are from Cultiver, the quilt is vintage, and the throw pillows are from Elitis, available from Assembly Line.

The renovated kitchen is defined by its custom oak cabinetry, as well as absolute-black granite countertops and a Heath Tile (the M144 in "oat") ceramic backsplash.

The primary bedroom was too sprawling and open, so SHED reconfigured its entrance to be a large walk-in closet. It shares a two-way fireplace with the living room.

This area was previously open to the floor below, so SHED filled it with a built-in window seat and reading nook, with an Isaac sconce from Schoolhouse.

The new kitchen layout allows sightlines to the entry, from the slot window beside the buffet. "Now they have a sense of who's coming and going,

Built-in shelving provides plenty of room for the couple’s collection of books.

The primary suite also features its own covered outdoor space. “The colors are constantly changing and the meadow changes every year,” says Michael. “There are things that happen in the meadow that did not happen the year before. And that, I find just fascinating.”