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“I believe in simplicity and natural materials,” says Steph. “In our home, what really pops is our things: our furniture, art, and books. And in my [Tiny Grocer] store in the same way what really pops is our products.

Large glass doors connect the living spaces with the covered patio overlooking the pool.

HUTCH Design used organic materials and earthy tones to transform this former concrete pig shed outside of London.

Tall windows lining the main living room frame striking views of the surrounding greenery.

A patio off the kitchen is built around pine trees adjacent to the home.

The resort-inspired backyard presents an idyllic setting for entertaining, complete with a partially covered concrete patio, well-equipped outdoor kitchen, and sparkling pool.

A Noguchi pendant floats above the living area. The hearth of the fireplace extends to become the stair landing, which leads to a loft space above.

The main living barn opens to a covered outdoor space for eating and lounging, and in the summer, doors and windows can open up completely to blur the line between inside and out. The table is from Kettal and dining chairs are from Tolix.

“Locher's house has been a ruin for the last 30 years, and I've always loved it when I've driven by,” says Thomas. “The large window in the studio especially has a wow-effect.” During the renovation, Thomas converted the studio into an open-plan living and dining room, with three dining tables combined to create an enormous table for entertaining guests. The chairs are by Norman Cherner, and the chandeliers above the table are a rare design by Vilhelm Lauritzen.

"It’s easy to see how dinners with the owner and the godmother of farm-to-table dining went late into the night here,

The patio outside the primary suite is made of bluestone pavers. The gabion walls were “a cost-effective way to build retaining walls, which we needed because of the slope, and for privacy,” says David.

Palm trees, box palms and ferns give the backyard a verdant, tropical ambiance.

In addition to custom-built cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances, the kitchen also features a pass-through window that connects the space with the expansive lanai.

Stillwater has a full-time staff of architects, making it possible to tailor their prefabs in various ways.

The base cost of a Stillwater prefab ranges between $500 and $750 a square foot.