New Home 2

Chris painted all the interior walls. He opted for a lime wash treatment in the primary suite to add depth and texture to the rooms.

Large-format porcelain tile wraps the bathroom.

Currently in use as a gym, a separate building with a retractable door also sits on the property.

Reinforced concrete stands behind the stone facade to provide insulation. Vanotti wanted to focus this project on the simple materials of concrete, natural larch, iron, and wood.

The grand, glass-walled great room is a loft-like space that incorporates living room and dining area. A bedroom and bathroom are located on a lofted mezzanine level, over the kitchen, pantry, and utility room.

Continuing the progression, an ascent past a green wall and other layered plantings brings residents and visitors to the front entry, where the Fleetwood pivot door invites first glimpses into the home.

Polished concrete floors throughout contain the hydronic in-floor heating system.

The primary bathroom has a large walk-in shower that can easily fit a walker or wheelchair. Green Centura tile covers the floors, while white subway tile is from Olympia Tile (leftover from former jobs at Ben Homes). The latter is also used in the kitchen and at the bar.

The walls throughout, including the primary suite here, are covered in vertical grain hemlock, which, at the time of construction, "was a little more affordable

"They have a huge art collection, so they wanted wall space for their art,

In the kitchen, Sherwin Williams "Nugget

The sculptural, floating timber stair connects the home’s two volumes. Framed by exposed steel and lit from above, it creates a moment of weightlessness at the heart of the house.

The open-plan living and dining area frames views of the surrounding woodland through expansive Marvin Ultimate windows with a Douglas fir interior. “Even on dreary days, the house still brings in a lot of natural light,” says Jenn. “It doesn't feel overwhelming and it doesn’t feel like we’ve sacrificed privacy.”

A cozy study with custom banquette and Japanese elm table is located on the north side of the living room.

The three-and-a-half-bedroom house measures less than 1,500 square feet in total. John-Barry says he gave priority to building a

The primary bedroom features more white oak slats and sconces made by Braithwaite’s team.