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The open living-and-bedroom area of Ian Hague’s rural retreat can be divided by a wall that rises from within the master-suite platform. Interior designer Elaine Santos blended her client’s collection of vintage furniture with no-fuss pieces like a Shaker-style bench by Ilse Crawford for De La Espada.
The open living-and-bedroom area of Ian Hague’s rural retreat can be divided by a wall that rises from within the master-suite platform. Interior designer Elaine Santos blended her client’s collection of vintage furniture with no-fuss pieces like a Shaker-style bench by Ilse Crawford for De La Espada.
At the vanity, there are Dornbracht faucets and delray sconces, specifically the Swing SLW5.
At the vanity, there are Dornbracht faucets and delray sconces, specifically the Swing SLW5.
The roofing cost CAD $40,000, and the simple frame of the home blends in with the overall landscape.
The roofing cost CAD $40,000, and the simple frame of the home blends in with the overall landscape.
The primary suite overlooks cliffs where whales and otters can be spotted. Furnishings cost about CAD $21,000.
The primary suite overlooks cliffs where whales and otters can be spotted. Furnishings cost about CAD $21,000.
The windows were one of the biggest splurges at about CAD $65,000. “The project boiled down to the view,” says architect Evan Hoyles. A Morsø woodstove anchors the corner of the living space.
The windows were one of the biggest splurges at about CAD $65,000. “The project boiled down to the view,” says architect Evan Hoyles. A Morsø woodstove anchors the corner of the living space.
The fitness room faces north by design, allowing Michael to work out in soft, indirect light throughout the day without ever needing to close a shade.
The fitness room faces north by design, allowing Michael to work out in soft, indirect light throughout the day without ever needing to close a shade.
It was essential that the stairwell have a large glazed area to get light into the lower areas—which proved challenging due to the unusual shape that follows the roofline. “With Marvin Ultimate windows, we were able to break that up into four custom windows that assemble together into one enormous glazed wall,” says architect Nate Dalesio. “We were able to subdivide it exactly how we wanted, which was perfect.”
It was essential that the stairwell have a large glazed area to get light into the lower areas—which proved challenging due to the unusual shape that follows the roofline. “With Marvin Ultimate windows, we were able to break that up into four custom windows that assemble together into one enormous glazed wall,” says architect Nate Dalesio. “We were able to subdivide it exactly how we wanted, which was perfect.”
The home features floor-to-ceiling windows and doors from the Marvin Ultimate collection as well as a combination of smaller casements and awnings. “It breaks up those large openings and gives them more of a human scale when you’re opening and closing the windows,” explains architect Nate Dalesio. The vintage bar stools seen here are by Alvar Aalto.
The home features floor-to-ceiling windows and doors from the Marvin Ultimate collection as well as a combination of smaller casements and awnings. “It breaks up those large openings and gives them more of a human scale when you’re opening and closing the windows,” explains architect Nate Dalesio. The vintage bar stools seen here are by Alvar Aalto.
A blue Hay Petit BonBon light fixture hangs in the stairwell.
A blue Hay Petit BonBon light fixture hangs in the stairwell.
Built-in cabinets and open shelving illustrate a few design strategies: Use humble materials thoughtfully, and make place for stuff.
Built-in cabinets and open shelving illustrate a few design strategies: Use humble materials thoughtfully, and make place for stuff.
Inspired by Moroccan hammams, the designers used tadelakt plaster and zellige tiles in the primary bath.
Inspired by Moroccan hammams, the designers used tadelakt plaster and zellige tiles in the primary bath.
“I knew it would be good,” says Trey of the primary bath, where sunlight washes the Tadelakt plaster in the tub and shower area. “I didn't know it would be this good.”
“I knew it would be good,” says Trey of the primary bath, where sunlight washes the Tadelakt plaster in the tub and shower area. “I didn't know it would be this good.”
Built-in benches provide plenty of storage and reduce the need for free-floating furniture.
Built-in benches provide plenty of storage and reduce the need for free-floating furniture.
The living room once had low ceilings, but moving the insulation to the roof plane allowed for dramatic plays of volume and light.
The living room once had low ceilings, but moving the insulation to the roof plane allowed for dramatic plays of volume and light.
The design team specified durable, easy-to-maintain, nontoxic, recyclable, natural, and regenerative materials. The kitchen island is engineered quartz and the cabinets are from a local cabinetmaker.
The design team specified durable, easy-to-maintain, nontoxic, recyclable, natural, and regenerative materials. The kitchen island is engineered quartz and the cabinets are from a local cabinetmaker.
The system’s modules have a set design, but floor plans and finishes can be customized.
The system’s modules have a set design, but floor plans and finishes can be customized.

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