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In the living area on the top floor, the architects selected an adjustable shelving system from Rimadesio to hold books, records, and music equipment for the clients, who are self-proclaimed audio- and bibliophiles. The furniture was acquired and refurbished by the owners from a neighbor, who was downsizing. A retractable window wall from Marvin expands the space to the outdoors via a connecting Cedar-clad deck.

"We like moving from one [balcony] to another depending on the direction of the sun and wind,

In the primary suite on the second floor, a Swedish Gabriel wood-burning stove with hand-painted tiles anchors the space. The client grew up in a home with a similar stove, and desired one here. "The porcelain wood stove in the bedroom is one of my favorite parts of the home,

Penny tiles in two colors cover the walls in the wet room on the second floor where wall-mounted plumbing fixtures preserve countertop space atop the solid brass sink.

“I like the darkness of walnut. Other woods tend to yellow if you don’t stain it, while walnut stays true to itself,” Caleb says. The white glass tile backsplash melds with the wall.

“Using only wood to form a cabinet results in artistic moments. Diagonals read as decorative, but these strong triangles are necessary when you’re not using plywood,” Caleb says. “It’s pure joy to use the kitchen, knowing that all parts of it are built with meaning and without compromise.

Friends and family hang out on the back patio. “It’s kind of a fugly house, but we don’t care,” Caleb says.

Floor Plan of Hills Beach by Woodhull