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Ash wood was used for all the casework, including this built-in cabinet and floating shelves at the landing.

SHED replaced the drafty windows with tall sliding glass doors to connect to the deck. The Acre Lounge Chairs and Turn Tall Side Table are both by Blu Dot.

The custom kitchen millwork is designed by reBuild Workshop, and fabricated by Custom Lotus, with quartzite counters. The high stools in white oak are by Space Copenhagen.

The Tasmanian oak timber battened panels accentuate the verticality of the spaces. “They draw the eye up from the kitchen all the way to the skylight at the top of the central void, and make the already tall ceilings feel even higher,” says architect Bronwyn Litera.

The primary bedroom sits just off the stairwell landing. Built in bookshelves and storage are just beyond.

The renovated kitchen is defined by its custom oak cabinetry, as well as absolute-black granite countertops and a Heath Tile (the M144 in "oat") ceramic backsplash.

The design team “poked fun” at the homeowner for her unusual request, but they’ve since recommended bathroom refrigerators to other clients.

The new powder room is a sleek and simple design that reflects the home’s minimalist approach.

The kitchen—which features cabinetry from IKEA—was one of the more expensive elements of the home. "I chose to invest a bit more in the kitchen to support my passion for cooking,

The moment Jussi-Pekka saw the view, he knew he had found the right site. The had been listed for €79,000, but I managed to get it for €20,000. That gave me the flexibility to build exactly what I wanted.

Looking back to the rear of the sauna and guest bedroom from the field. The large windows not only invite the view inside, but also reflect the landscape and allow the built forms to dissolve.

Floor Plan of Mökki and Sauna by Kontio

The 3,200-square-foot home is connected to a shed out back, which has an office and storage space.