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It is all very mindful. “We proceeded with a philosophy and a vision,” says Chamberlin. “All of us understood that the poetry of what you look at is very important.”

By scouring shops, sales, and auctions, George Marrone amassed a giant trove of postwar furniture. He and his partner, Michael Nocera, applied that same work ethic to a 1959 home in Wilmington, Delaware, which they patched up over two years. The couple’s bulldogs stand guard at the flagstone entrance. The door, still with its Space Age knobs, is painted Flaming Torch by Behr. The brass wallhanging above the landing is by C. Jeré.

A staircase ascends past inset shelves to the second floor.

Inspired by the Ice Age rock formations found throughout the region, the Meteorite, so named for obvious reasons, is a faceted dwelling designed by Kivi and Tuuli Sotamaa, the brother-and-sister team behind Ateljé Sotamaa.

On average, we spend about a third of our lives asleep. Shop our picks for bedding that makes it time well spent.

Back downstairs, an additional living area and office are located adjacent to the kitchen.

The modernized kitchen features new hickory cabinets, as well as custom epoxy countertops and floors, according to the listing. Original features include the wood-clad ceiling and walls.

A Deep Thoughts Chaise by Blu Dot occupies a sunny spot by the new windows. The firm chose leather for its durability with regards to the owners’ two cats.

The couple opted for glass railings in order to open up views of the backyard pool and complement the structure’s overall aesthetic. “It certainly isn’t a typical home for Northwest Indiana, but it was built for us and we have no plans of moving,” Karen adds.

“Our mechanical fastening system allows components to be shipped economically and put into place quickly with a minimum of hassle using common tools,” says Morris. In addition to offering a variety of finishes for the posts and stringer, the company also provides wood selections such as Ash, Hickory, and Oak in various finishes, along with the option of glass, cable, or rod railings.

With a minimalist and airy design, floating stair designs like this one are supported by a central steel stringer to which each tread is mounted. The FLIGHT Floating Stairs System by Viewrail is a made-to-order solution that arrives at the job site as a prefabricated kit—including pre-drilled, ready-to-assemble components for both the stairway and railings.