Modern Rustic

A swing hangs from one of the home’s original beams. “It was a gift from friends in New York,” says Onur. “The girls spend hours on it.”

Floor Plan of Idea House by JHL Design

Fir plywood from Freres Lumber joins IKEA cabinets. The figure painting is by Dylan Dean.

The “Casita” gave the family 1,095 square feet of extra space, and has multiple functions, including flexible space for guests, a home office where they can host firm meetings, and an exercise area with a traditional Finnish sauna.

The covered patio creates an indoor/outdoor flow conducive to the PNW climate. The table is surrounded by Blu-Dot chairs and the hanging light is from Urban Electric.

Owner Kristine likes to spend her weekend mornings in the kitchen, under the skylight.

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The oversized eaves provide protection from the elements and allow one to walk around the entire home in all weathers. Rain chains are used as decorative alternatives to downpipes.

Victor and Brittany’s kitchen features a Bertazzoni range and oak floors.

After entering through a gate, the home's charred spruce siding presents a somber face.