Modern Rustic

The primary bedroom cabin sits in a natural clearing amongst the trees, allowing for a water view and copious sunlight. The boulder-studded coast offers gently sloping paths to the ocean for a quick dip.

The wall opens up over the vanity so that there are views into the bedroom and backyard.

An integrated bench with a slat wall makes for a natural seat at the top of the stairs.

Now, the kitchen is seamlessly integrated into the floor plan and with the exterior via the large sliding doors. "It's really at the center of the pinwheel of circulation," says Cuddington. Construction-grade fir plywood cabinetry with cut-out handles is topped with a Caesarstone counter. The stools are from Hay.

One of the biggest challenges of the project was just finding solid ground to build upon. “We just dug and dug, nearly five meters down. It looked like an area of war,” says Gylfir.

The new house has five exits, including the huge sliding door from the living room to the open space where the hot tub waits. Even the bathroom has a door to the outside.

Plywood panels reach up to the high ceilings in every room.

Timber slats line the ceiling, matching the wood tone of the floor and walls.

The sleeping loft can also be used as an additional seating area or workspace.

The oak countertops in the kitchen are the same as the flooring.

The home features traditional kiva fireplaces throughout, with built-in benches crafted from hand-tooled plaster. “The rounded edges and details are quite beautiful,” says Moore.