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Custom storage in the office makes for an inviting workspace.

Before: The storage "was both not attractive and not that practical, and there just was not enough of it,

The staircase is suspended on steel rods and borders the atrium, in order to bring plentiful natural light into the stair volume.

The cork stairs with a rope railing lead down to the kids’ level.

No space goes unused in the kitchen, including the under-stair space. The perforated metal screens pull out to reveal additional storage.

The timber staircase is concealed behind perforated metal screens, with storage below.

Burnt Cedar

A slatted walnut screen is a centerpiece of the home’s new design. Accentuating the height of the space, the vertical slats come together with metal rods and a sleek handrail, creating a graphic manipulation of positive and negative space. In addition to allowing light to permeate the interior, the screen is visible from most vantage points in the home, providing an anchor of visual interest.

The new stairs replace a narrow set that was only 30 inches wide. The couple packed storage underneath.