Nooks

The pie-wedge-shaped gap bwetween the existing home and new addition created room for what's known as the Book Nook (pictured with architect Will Fox's daughter).

Cedar windows and details add to the natural warmth and texture of the interiors.

In the dining area, a custom birch bookcase is inset into a partial wall of brick that was salvaged from the previous house that stood on the lot.

Glass walls give the feeling of being outdoors while relaxing inside the house.

In a corner of the living room, where concrete floors provide a minimalist aesthetic, a trio of pendants designed by Frederik Roije suspend near a Gispen 412 armchair and a glass side table, also designed by Frederik Roije.

Storage was vital for this young family, and the design team incorporated it wherever they could. Though the space is relatively compact, smartly programmed walls of cabinetry—like the one that runs through the hallway room from a work station to the main bedroom—make it simple to keep clutter out of sight.

The board-form concrete of the support helps to frame the built-in shelving.

Sharon and Mike Matas use the studio to design, create, and research.

A ceiling and flooring made from Western Red Cedar pay tribute to the trees of the forested landscape.

A new bird's nest office in the loft atop the reoriented stair creates opportunities for views of the golf course in the distance. The desk and bench are custom built-ins, and the chair is from Blu Dot.

The console was custom fabricated by J. Hefner Designs.

Adding storage under the new stair maximizes the kitchen's footprint. Hemlock wood on the stair was stained to complement the casework. The faucet is from Brizo and the green backsplash tile is Heath.

The kitchen underwent the most dramatic change, being relocated to the back of the house adjacent to the living room. White Oak floors and casework and new Kolbe windows warm up the space. The pendant light is from Design Within Reach, and the bar stools are custom from Sean Woolsey.

In the master bedroom is a small dressing area that enjoys natural light from an external window.

Workshop .Interior paint is Ryokan Guesthouse from Backdrop.

A desk area provides a workspace away from the main living area.

The upstairs loft is the perfect balance of work and play with a low platform bunk-bed set up and a full desk that overlooks the living space below.

The lofted space shag carpet was replaced with bouncy cream colored popcorn Berber Carpet to spark feelings of summer camp nostalgia.

The combination of BluDot furnishings and vintage pieces created a modern, high end feel without feeling cold or pretentious. The living room space is centered around a ____ table from __ and bordered by an expansive white stone mantel from the original build.