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The builders removed the green carpet and placed Kaswell end-grain wood flooring in the living room. Furniture pieces from Room & Board and Loll Designs lend a fresh, comfortable sensibility.
The builders removed the green carpet and placed Kaswell end-grain wood flooring in the living room. Furniture pieces from Room & Board and Loll Designs lend a fresh, comfortable sensibility.
The Colemans opted for mint-green cabinetry with gold hardware and matte-black Richlite counters in the cedar-wrapped kitchen.
The Colemans opted for mint-green cabinetry with gold hardware and matte-black Richlite counters in the cedar-wrapped kitchen.
A wide roof overhang on the south side terrace provides plenty of protection from the sun. At its eastern end, a standalone bedroom offers guests extra privacy.
A wide roof overhang on the south side terrace provides plenty of protection from the sun. At its eastern end, a standalone bedroom offers guests extra privacy.
From its locally quarried stone foundation to its zinc-coated copper roof, the cottage was inspired by its surroundings. “We talked a lot with our client about what the materiality would be,” says architect Karen Stonely, who, citing the organic style of Bar Harbor architect Robert Patterson, designed the structure with wood rather than drywall.
From its locally quarried stone foundation to its zinc-coated copper roof, the cottage was inspired by its surroundings. “We talked a lot with our client about what the materiality would be,” says architect Karen Stonely, who, citing the organic style of Bar Harbor architect Robert Patterson, designed the structure with wood rather than drywall.
The cross-axis bridge is faced with full-height glazing to overlook views of the pond.
The cross-axis bridge is faced with full-height glazing to overlook views of the pond.
Sliding glass doors provide a seamless connection between the interior and outdoor spaces. Green vegetation dots the courtyard, drawing the colors of nature inward.
Sliding glass doors provide a seamless connection between the interior and outdoor spaces. Green vegetation dots the courtyard, drawing the colors of nature inward.
The all-black exterior fades into its natural setting.
The all-black exterior fades into its natural setting.
Hudson Valley Cedar homes are pre-engineered structures that arrive as a kit, broken down into component parts that are efficiently delivered to the site to be assembled and then finished by a local craftsman. Hudson Valley Cedar Homes, based in Cold Spring, New York, is a licensed distributor of Lindal Cedar Homes, a company with more than 70 years of experience constructing high-quality, customizable homes made out of wood. Because of this, Hudson Valley Cedar Homes offers homes that are customizable but also attuned to local laws, site conditions, and contractors for an energy-conscious home.
Hudson Valley Cedar homes are pre-engineered structures that arrive as a kit, broken down into component parts that are efficiently delivered to the site to be assembled and then finished by a local craftsman. Hudson Valley Cedar Homes, based in Cold Spring, New York, is a licensed distributor of Lindal Cedar Homes, a company with more than 70 years of experience constructing high-quality, customizable homes made out of wood. Because of this, Hudson Valley Cedar Homes offers homes that are customizable but also attuned to local laws, site conditions, and contractors for an energy-conscious home.
In the living room, a custom daybed becomes part of the outdoor furnishings when the Marvin lift-and-slide doors are open. The sofas are from Resource and the rug is by Angela Adams.
In the living room, a custom daybed becomes part of the outdoor furnishings when the Marvin lift-and-slide doors are open. The sofas are from Resource and the rug is by Angela Adams.
While not connected to the house's irrigation, the saltwater pool has its own solar-powered saline pump and cleansing system.
While not connected to the house's irrigation, the saltwater pool has its own solar-powered saline pump and cleansing system.
One of the home’s water features adorns a space between the bedrooms and main home. "We treat all the water from the house to clean them for irrigating the rest of the house," relates Elizarraras.
One of the home’s water features adorns a space between the bedrooms and main home. "We treat all the water from the house to clean them for irrigating the rest of the house," relates Elizarraras.
Completing the living room is another row of bookcases, built to house Dr. and Mrs. Goldberg's extensive book collection. A long row of clerestory windows bring additional natural light into the space.
Completing the living room is another row of bookcases, built to house Dr. and Mrs. Goldberg's extensive book collection. A long row of clerestory windows bring additional natural light into the space.
To protect and preserve the exterior siding, Mariah treated plywood with the Japanese technique shou sugi ban, charring the wood panels so they became fire-, bug- and water-resistant. It took far longer than she’d anticipated, and was just one instance in a recurring lesson that building your own home—not to mention teaching yourself the trades to do so—rarely goes as planned.
To protect and preserve the exterior siding, Mariah treated plywood with the Japanese technique shou sugi ban, charring the wood panels so they became fire-, bug- and water-resistant. It took far longer than she’d anticipated, and was just one instance in a recurring lesson that building your own home—not to mention teaching yourself the trades to do so—rarely goes as planned.
An energy-efficient TPO membrane covers the living room’s zigzag roof.
An energy-efficient TPO membrane covers the living room’s zigzag roof.
A seamless deck at the central level extends the living areas. The house is orientated directly to the east to maximize daylighting and views.
A seamless deck at the central level extends the living areas. The house is orientated directly to the east to maximize daylighting and views.
The majority of the house is clad in inky blue metal—a durable, low-maintenance material.
The majority of the house is clad in inky blue metal—a durable, low-maintenance material.
A black-framed glass door provides street access. Steps form a path to the dining room and kitchen.
A black-framed glass door provides street access. Steps form a path to the dining room and kitchen.
A Metro modular sofa from Room & Board offers a comfy place to perch. A Hase Collection Tula 8191 wood stove by HearthStone strikes a balance between refined and rustic.
A Metro modular sofa from Room & Board offers a comfy place to perch. A Hase Collection Tula 8191 wood stove by HearthStone strikes a balance between refined and rustic.

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