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An oversized soaking tub awaits in the spacious master bath.

The backsplash and counters are Caesarstone, and a floating white oak shelf was positioned flush with the hood vent for a cleaner look.

To accommodate a young family leaving New York City, design firm Stewart-Schafer revamped the kitchen and living areas of an outdated upstate home in just three months.

A soapstone island contrasts with white oak cabinetry and flooring in the kitchen. The stools are from Palecek.

Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors open the kitchen to one of the home's two patios.

Instead of creating a super modern house, the archways and materiality brought warmth and character.

The kitchen features organic materials, such as wood and leather, with a matte-white quartz counter. "We wanted the space to feel uniquely warm and lived-in while achieving some modern aesthetic," says Tarah.

The kitchen, kept in the same location, was opened up dramatically. Gray cabinets from IKEA are topped with honed granite countertops; an oil painting of the original cottage sits on one of the floating shelves.