Juniper house

Zuzana and Tomas invested in built-ins, like the seating and shelving in the living space.

Facha used natural linoleum flooring throughout the renovation. An opening connecting the addition to the original home creates sightlines through the home.

It includes bench seating and space for stashing footwear.

Together, the planting and gravel create a garden that feels natural and cohesive, abundant without feeling overly manicured.

The bright hexagonal tiles set the tone of the entry sequence from the front door through the foyer and into the living area.

Knotty Bubbles lamp by Lindsay Adelman from Roll & Hill.

The architects carefully sited the pergola so as to work with the existing lines of the house.

The railing is composed of thick oak boards.

Paying homage to the husband's family's tile business, employing distinct tile was one way the couple added a special touch to their vacation home.

“It’s very similar to what you’d see for corn storage,” the homeowner says of the custom designed stairwell screen. On the landing, a long vertical window frames a picturesque view of the property. As a passageway that you would typically walk through quickly, the design details in the stairwell create an experience where you instead stop and linger.

Christiana Moss and Christopher Alt work from home occasionally, alternating use of the home's flexible office.

The courtyard improves cross ventilation, captures natural light, and creates a thermal buffer between the two wings.

Campbell added a large picture window and a sun bench off the dining area.

Wishbone chairs surround an ash table. Muskoka Tide marble—named for Ontario's cottage country—backs the built-in banquette.

Polyhaus is constructed of timber panels that can be erected in a matter of days.

These are the sights Deena and Austin wanted to prioritize in the primary suite.

Clever cubby storage is incorporated into the base of the interior stairs, while the extra-deep stair treads provide flexible "stadium-style" seating for the kids.