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The new staircase to the bunk room also has a privacy screen made of a bookcase with storage.

Oiled oak floors, plywood walls, and a vaulted ceiling provide a light, serene feeling on the interior.

“The studio is designed to give you vistas and sight lines across the whole garden,” Andrew says.

In the kitchen, minimalism prevails. Jared notes that the use of plywood was loosely inspired by design seen in the 1960s Sonoma County Sea Ranch community. "It's something that one of my heroes, [architect] Barbara Bestor has done very well," he says.

The couple sourced midcentury furniture and dishware from Toronto dealers like Mid Century Modern Toronto and Inabstracto. They also loved Etsy sellers Mimi La Rouleuse, Mid Age Vintage DE, Happy Moose Vintage, Mrs. Marvellous, and The Art of Object.

A second story loft offers a cozy place to lounge and watch movies. The stairwell wall is the "guest book

Because the home itself used so much wood, Carine leaned on other natural materials like linen and leather for the furnishings. In the living room, a Design Within Reach sectional is paired with a Timothy Oulton coffee table. The side table is from Formations; the chair is Cassoni.

Simple oak furnishings from Habitat blend with the birch millwork and bamboo floor. The cabinetry, benches, and doors were built by Olivier, who studied design before becoming a filmmaker.

A kitchen was situated in a cozy niche off the towering great room, and outfitted with blue shaker-style cabinetry and custom tile work created by the husband and wife.

“My favorite aspect of the project would have to be the custom-built planter/light box suspended over the island bench,” says interior designer Kate Lucas. “The cascading plants bring a gorgeous green accent to the interiors. I also have a soft spot for the herringbone floor.” The custom planter box was built by local furniture maker and friend Lee Gratton of Gratton Design.