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In the kitchen, a Henrybuilt kitchen system in blue walnut frames the space. The bar stools are by Calligaris.

The entry is covered with green paint from floor to ceiling.

The couple duplicated the platform bed design for another bedroom.

A red platform bed in one of the kids’ rooms features built-in cabinets.

“We designed this home so that we can be here forever,” says Steph. Accessibility features include a ramp leading to the front door and showers with small curbs. The materials selected for the deck and roof intentionally have 40-year lifespans, while gutter protectors eliminate the need for cleaning: “There will be a point where we don’t need to be on ladders cleaning out gutters,” adds Steph.

“I believe in simplicity and natural materials,” says Steph. “In our home, what really pops is our things: our furniture, art, and books. And in my [Tiny Grocer] store in the same way what really pops is our products.

“One of the early inspirations was Donald Judd,” says Arthur. “That’s not where we ended up, but there was a time when every choice was ‘What would Donald Judd do?’ and usually the answer was the most minimal thing possible.”

The steel windows were crafted by a local fabricator rather than a brand-name manufacturer to help cut down on costs.

Steph and Margaret passed on buying new furniture for the home, save for one coffee table. Consulted by their friend and interior designer Mark Ashby, that decision allowed them to spend slightly more on high-end finishes like soapstone counters, brass cabinet pulls, faucets, and tile. Overall they spent $103K on finishes, which includes drywall and painting.

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One of the couple’s favorite new details is the built-in, L-shaped bookcase in the den.

Extended south-facing windows replaced tiny builder-grade openings, flooding the walkout basement with natural light and strengthening its connection to the garden beyond.

The armoire was made by Eddie.