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“We pulled apart one volume and staggered it along the buildable area of the property,” says architect Matthew Ahlberg of Portland firm Barrett Made. The home is clad in unfinished cedar, meant to weather over time.

Reflecting the diversity of the Maine forest, the kitchen island and floors are maple and the stools are oak. A colorful painting by Jenny Prinn provides contrast.

From the living room, the portal looks like art.

“We’re always throwing events,” says Paul, so the indoor/outdoor style was a great fit for them.

The home’s new half-bath is tiled in Lili Tile, with a vanity sink from Wayfair, a countertop and backsplash of Silestone Quartz, a faucet from Kingston Brass and wall sconces over sink and toilet by Hinkley.

Where the living room and hallway meet the kitchen, a built-in cork board was added.

Leah designed a stone planter that works as an herb garden and vinyl storage, noting that