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In the bathrooms, the natural materials of timber, microcement, and stone is complemented by refined details, such as opaque Flos light bulbs and polished brass fittings from Studio Ore. "This brings a sense of understated luxury into the space,

The master bedroom features large windows that work to expand the small space. The natural light also brings the palette of natural materials to life. "We went all natural by filling the space with organic textures in soft tones—wool for warmth under the feet, simply detailed elm veneer joinery, gently oiled, pink or cream clay walls for porosity and soft tones, and linen curtains for translucency,

“I had always hoped to work with Louis, having been contemporaries at university,” says client Jemima Garthwaite. “At last that opportunity came around as I gained planning permission to build a mansard extension for my home in Hackney.” The new extension is home to a master bedroom with pink clay rendered walls and an en-suite and dressing room with a similarly rich material palette.

The living room’s showpiece is a Zircon stove by Malm; its flue snakes 25 feet to the ceiling. “We really wanted the fireplace to be the anchor within this large space,” says Raj. A rust velvet Lenyx sofa from CB2 provides a punch of color within the minimalist palette. Nearby is a custom maple credenza by Croft House. The white-trimmed windows are from Loewen and the white paint throughout is Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore.

The charred reclaimed oak on the ceiling continues onto the exterior of a loft space overlooking the dining area. Mod 265 wall lamps by Paolo Rizzatto for Flos illuminate a vintage trestle table that belonged to Claire’s family. The original pine floor boards were stained a chocolate brown.

The cabin is surrounded by evergreens and poplars that help to give a treehouse experience.

Larger windows fill the home with daylight and forest views.