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“This house has so many fireplaces,” laughs Bader. Two gas and one wood-burning fireplaces were sourced from Fireplace Stop.

The streamlined design and storage has prompted the family to live in a more minimalist way. “It’s so nice to live without so much stuff. There is more storage to put things but because it feels so good to have a calmer space, it pushes us to lean in and declutter.”

Sliding glass doors and a deck connect the minimalist dwelling to the lush backyard with a giant oak tree. The structure, known as Menlo Park Connect2, was built by Connect Homes.

The view from outside the entrance gate, which was constructed from steel with welded wire infill. The entry path was made of Leuders limestone, the same material used on the outdoor patios and fireplace.

The west-facing outdoor patio is protected by deep roof overhangs lined with southern yellow pine.