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The climate-controlled feed room doubles as a place to relax with a cup of coffee or host guests for a glass of wine. The stone sink began as a planter that Ford imported from Italy and customized to function within the space.

The two chairs in the feed room are family heirlooms that first belonged to Kelli’s grandfather. He had them in what he called his rest space, which referred to the small cabin on their family’s farm in Burleson County, Texas.

The bathroom is finished with a marble shower that complements the marble countertops in the kitchen.

Proximity to her animals is not just a logistical requirement for Kelli—it’s also one of the joys of her new home. “One of my favorite horses is in that stall right below my bed,” says Kelli. “I can see him coming in the early morning hours to have a bite to eat or whatever, which is really sweet.”

Natural light and landscape views come most notably through the floor-to-ceiling windows in Kelli’s bedroom. However, the open layout means that they flood the entire space with light and landscape views.

The dining table was designed and built by Ford using antique pine. The sculptural oak chairs are from the 1970s. They were sourced from the Netherlands with the help of local designer Hailey Kolbe.

For the countertops, Ford sourced distinctive Calacatta Viola marble from Italy.

Inside the loft, the antique hardwood floors add a layer of character thanks to their uneven planks and varied tones.

Kelli spent $73,890 on the exterior siding. Ford sourced a particularly durable Japanese cypress to complement the corrugated metal roof.

Kelli de la Torre enlisted her neighbor, designer Tina Ford to create a 2,946-square-foot barn with an unexpected addition: an 876-square-foot loft that her family now calls home.

At this summer house in a Danish forest, the cabin's T-shaped plan branches between existing trees.

The couple spent $27, 250 on the interior windows, including the floor-to-ceiling glass panels that frame the courtyard.