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Calandra Design recreated the rear yard, where a sectional sofa, a fire pit, and a dining area provide places for the family to spend time together outside.

The four containers are also the same brand, which was an important consideration as each brand has slightly different dimensions, and the highly detailed design of the hide-out necessitated precision.

The climate-controlled feed room doubles as a place to relax with a cup of coffee or host guests for a glass of wine. The stone sink began as a planter that Ford imported from Italy and customized to function within the space.

The two chairs in the feed room are family heirlooms that first belonged to Kelli’s grandfather. He had them in what he called his rest space, which referred to the small cabin on their family’s farm in Burleson County, Texas.

The bathroom is finished with a marble shower that complements the marble countertops in the kitchen.

Proximity to her animals is not just a logistical requirement for Kelli—it’s also one of the joys of her new home. “One of my favorite horses is in that stall right below my bed,” says Kelli. “I can see him coming in the early morning hours to have a bite to eat or whatever, which is really sweet.”

For the countertops, Ford sourced distinctive Calacatta Viola marble from Italy.

Inside the loft, the antique hardwood floors add a layer of character thanks to their uneven planks and varied tones.

Kelli sits on the plywood staircase that connects the stables to the loft. A landing halfway up provides a floor-to-ceiling view.

Nigel might go out for a morning walk and bring back some porcini he found; last weekend, they even found evidence a bear had been out of the property.