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A soapstone island contrasts with white oak cabinetry and flooring in the kitchen. The stools are from Palecek.

Thick slabs of walnut serve as treading on the staircase.

A new staircase connects the upstairs to what was formerly more of a recreational basement/ lower floor. The stair is positioned to best allow our clients to walk from the kitchen/dining area downstairs, where new sliding glass doors lead to the pool area.

Full-height shelving lines the wood staircase, providing plenty of space for the homeowner's unique collections.

The interior staircase is an elegant contrast with its curved form. Wood stair treads and a wood railing lead to the sleeping and bathing quarters above.

The stairs and guard rail are made of Ash. Vertical beams are connected to the white, steel substructure with hex-head screws that have been concealed with putty—a simple technique that makes a strong impact. “There are barely any other decorative elements in the interior space,” explains Sonja. “It is all about the play of forms, plans, surfaces, and the patterns of the different wooden coatings under the light.”

The stair leads to a small communal landing on the loft level that opens to the new bedroom. "The communal living spaces are a really important part of the design, and it would have been easy to try and cram in more bedroom space," says the client, Andrew. "Instead, the main hallway that BVDS drew at the core of the house is a real triumph in our view."

The architects used cedar slats to enclose a steel-and-concrete staircase that leads to the master bedroom upstairs.

Blue Savoy marble from Coastal Tile lines the floor.

Each inch is accounted for in the 1,916-square-foot home. Cabinets and clever storage for wine are tucked under the stairs.

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