Collection by Abbigail Ladwig
The home is clad in red-painted Norwegian pine, echoing the red-flecked trunks of the surrounding spruce forest. “We wanted to reference a traditional red barn in a modern way and pull it forward into our time and give it a complexity,” says color consultant Dagny Thurmann-Moe.
The home is clad in red-painted Norwegian pine, echoing the red-flecked trunks of the surrounding spruce forest. “We wanted to reference a traditional red barn in a modern way and pull it forward into our time and give it a complexity,” says color consultant Dagny Thurmann-Moe.
The home of architect Margit-Kristine Solibakke Klev and her husband, Arnstein Norheim, is built inside an enormous greenhouse.
The home of architect Margit-Kristine Solibakke Klev and her husband, Arnstein Norheim, is built inside an enormous greenhouse.
The forest feeling continues in the evergreens surrounding the house. Adding to the outdoor area are Artemide Dioscuri sconces and Loll Designs outdoor dining furniture from Design Within Reach.
The forest feeling continues in the evergreens surrounding the house. Adding to the outdoor area are Artemide Dioscuri sconces and Loll Designs outdoor dining furniture from Design Within Reach.
Jagoda installed two Velux skylights in the kitchen and one apiece in the kids’ bathroom and the parents’. “Ideally, every room in the house has enough natural light that you don’t have to turn on the lights during the day,” says the architect. The frost bathroom tile is from Heath Ceramics, while the faucet is from Vola
Jagoda installed two Velux skylights in the kitchen and one apiece in the kids’ bathroom and the parents’. “Ideally, every room in the house has enough natural light that you don’t have to turn on the lights during the day,” says the architect. The frost bathroom tile is from Heath Ceramics, while the faucet is from Vola
Uniformed uPVC windows with an anthracite coating have been added to the side of the property, along with metal-clad archways which have replaced a poorly built brick-infill structure. These additions have transformed the building visually, and helped reveal the original purpose of the historical building.
Uniformed uPVC windows with an anthracite coating have been added to the side of the property, along with metal-clad archways which have replaced a poorly built brick-infill structure. These additions have transformed the building visually, and helped reveal the original purpose of the historical building.
On Bainbridge Island, Jim and Hannah Cutler created a cabin for reading and working. Sited just steps from the main house, it’s a welcoming retreat that the father and daughter share.
On Bainbridge Island, Jim and Hannah Cutler created a cabin for reading and working. Sited just steps from the main house, it’s a welcoming retreat that the father and daughter share.
The workstation and the cabinets are by Korben Mathis Woodworking; the desk lamp is  from TaoTronics.
The workstation and the cabinets are by Korben Mathis Woodworking; the desk lamp is from TaoTronics.
While the common areas were positioned to maximize daylight, a must on the coast of Sweden, the dark interiors act as a cozy contrast.
While the common areas were positioned to maximize daylight, a must on the coast of Sweden, the dark interiors act as a cozy contrast.
The kitchen is fitted with top-of-the-line appliances and also comes with a hand-made butcher block countertop on the island which provides plenty of workspace.
The kitchen is fitted with top-of-the-line appliances and also comes with a hand-made butcher block countertop on the island which provides plenty of workspace.
Encased with original wooden trim, the dining room rests between the kitchen and library.
Encased with original wooden trim, the dining room rests between the kitchen and library.
In addition to the custom-built pergola which was imported from Asia, the backyard also boasts plum and cherry trees, as well as a detached garage which is currently used as an art studio.
In addition to the custom-built pergola which was imported from Asia, the backyard also boasts plum and cherry trees, as well as a detached garage which is currently used as an art studio.
A designated "mudroom" at the door allows the couple to stow jackets and shoes.
A designated "mudroom" at the door allows the couple to stow jackets and shoes.
White cabinets, wood, and green tiles create a cohesive palette.
White cabinets, wood, and green tiles create a cohesive palette.
A bookshelf above the bed also holds space for greenery.
A bookshelf above the bed also holds space for greenery.
For an added touch of literary-inspired design, the rouge hue that decorates the library's walls is an exact match for the red used on the vintage cover of the novel <i>Crime and Punishment</i>.
Crime and Punishment
Also in the conversation room is a large wooden door which leads to a private reading nook. This area is nestled under the home's turret, offering a sunny, secluded spot to rest and unwind.
Also in the conversation room is a large wooden door which leads to a private reading nook. This area is nestled under the home's turret, offering a sunny, secluded spot to rest and unwind.
Originally built in 1890, the three-level Victorian sits on a corner lot in the city's popular West Highland neighborhood. Its handsome red-brick facade and colorful trim pay tribute to the past.
Originally built in 1890, the three-level Victorian sits on a corner lot in the city's popular West Highland neighborhood. Its handsome red-brick facade and colorful trim pay tribute to the past.

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