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A view of how the reworked entry meets the new office/library, with the slat wall promoting sightlines through the house.

Custom cabinetry creates entry storage, and wasn’t brought up to the ceiling, so as to appear floating and allow more natural light to spread. The custom metal fabrication is by Michael Northrup, including a powder coated railing and entry shelf.

Canny 'The New' Ensuite

Master Ensuite with Skylight

As much as she loves a fun trend, Emily Henderson says that it's a good idea to choose a neutral backsplash so that you can enjoy it for years to come.

Custom screen wall lends privacy to dining room with round dining table, Hem cognac leather chairs, and an oversized white pendant light.

Grey veiny waterfall island countertop with leather stools, and a custom black and copper light installation.

The house is oriented north-south, with the broad side of the structure facing east-west. This guarantees not only gorgeous views of the sunset, but also minimizes wind exposure.

Overhead, a 102-square-foot skylight fills the interior with daylight that streams through the catamaran net, where Ulla lounges.

The master suite features a sitting area and timber built-ins. “Our team of trim carpenters practically lived in the house for a year,” says architect Nicholas Fiore. “The value of built-ins is multifaceted, and it runs from the ephemeral to the most pragmatic.”

A view from the sleeping space into the living area, where Ligne Roset sofas sit on an IKEA carpet under a vintage Lightolier chandelier. A custom curtain rod bends onto the adjacent wall so that the drapery does not obscure any of the window. "There is strong light and shadows in the apartment," Antonio says.

A Woodchuck-made loft bed anchors Sam's room. The dark green playmat is by Alex Playmats.

A view of the dining room from the kitchen. The portraits of the children are acrylic paintings by Kristine. The dining table was made by John from wood reclaimed from the farmhouse, and is paired with dining chairs from Smash Salvage in Hamilton, Ontario.

The new structural support at the island is a slim intervention that enabled the firm to open up the kitchen to the rest of the home.

A small recess is built into the wall, acting as a side table.

The off-grid MU50 is topped with solar panels and solar thermal panels. Ground-source heat pumps support underfloor heating and cooling, while a nearby well supplies water. A desalination system provides drinking water, and rainwater is collected for landscape irrigation.