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The simple wood deck features innovative cutouts that allow full-grown Yucca trees to peek through.

Filled with predominately Australian plants, the garden is easy to look after.

The hot tub is a highlight of the home. “It was worth the investment,” says Kara. “Especially late at night when you can see the stars.”

HUTCH Design used organic materials and earthy tones to transform this former concrete pig shed outside of London.

The plinth for the ladder to the sleeping loft in the primary bedroom building doubles as a bench for putting on shoes. Storage along the wall becomes a desk and a window seat nestles into an intimate corner.

The living room’s wood-burning fireplace has a concrete hearth that wraps the chimney and runs under the windows, acting as seating, a plant ledge, and creating a spot to store logs, all of which are harvested from the site.

The kitchen’s concrete countertops complement the handcrafted cabinetry.

Poured polished concrete floors, plaster walls, and the pine ceiling with hemlock beams infuse subtle interest and warmth. The bend in the gathering pavilion follows the site’s topography.

Outside the dining area and kitchen, Cor-Ten steel columns support a deep roof overhang. “The building is open and accessible on multiple sides, recalling a pavilion where you might gather in a park,” Shaw says. “Rather than front doors defining entry or exit points, there’s porosity.”

A ceiling and flooring made from Western Red Cedar pay tribute to the trees of the forested landscape.

Rice is a must for the family's meals. The rice cooker comes out onto the counter when it's time to cook.

Custom white oak cabinets with push latches provide plenty of storage space.

A fire pit between two wings of the home encourages outdoor living.

Sliding glass doors in the smaller volumes lead to a pair of paved patios. A sitting area faces a West Elm Geo fire pit. The Terassi dining table and Lisboa chairs are from Design Within Reach.