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Relocating the kitchen to the southeast corner and removing a wall helped not only connect it to the rest of the house, but created a more cinematic view of the nearby wetlands.

One side of the living room is anchored by the Solna cabinet from Hedge House, which syncs nicely with the rattan and brass coffee table, the Paloma from Hawkins NY.

At the rear of the home, a covered dining space also features saguaro-rib ceilings and plaster bench seats. Pendants and throw pillows sourced from markets in Mexico and Marrakech adorn the area.

In the powder bathroom, bespoke Calico wallpaper can be seen in the mirror, which is set against a backdrop of green Cle tile. “That’s our Miami experience,” says Kristi.

Kenard and Jennifer splurged $800 on a deep soaking tub and paired it with terrazzo ceramic tiles.

The couch was purchased from Rove Concepts and the dining room furniture was sourced from various flea markets and trade shows.

A healthy budget for landscaping allowed Leah to achieve a natural, wild look with plants. “I wanted to look out and see just lush plants growing wild,” she says. The collage of native vegetation was also used to soften the transitions between surface materials and backyard zones.

The redesigned primary bathroom features ‘Venice Sparse’ tiles from Concrete Collaborative. “My husband always wanted terrazzo, as he is a true midcentury fan,” says Leah, “and the one we ended up going with reminded me of the beach with some sand tones and beautiful almost sea glass chips in it.”

Light pours into the renovated kitchen from all directions, with the breezy natural palette transforming the room into a warm and inviting family space. After removing walls, the dated and mismatched floors became an eyesore, with Leah opting to replace them with Hakwood Engineered European Oak floors in ‘Aura,’ which run throughout the home.

Nestled in a forested spot in Oakland Hills, this house—victim to a tragic fire in 2017—was rebuilt as a bright, serene retreat. At first, the homeowner wasn't sure if she wanted to keep the ruined house or sell, but ultimately her love for the property won out and she stayed.

The light-filled living space upstairs blends a lounge with a dining room and the thoroughly modern kitchen.

The family dining table was specially designed by Turett using wood that his daughter had milled from a fallen spruce tree.

In addition to a light-filled bathroom, the primary suite also features a large walk-in closet.

Skigard Hytte floor plan