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A spiral staircase connects the bedroom and the work space.

A single staircase connects the home’s three levels. The wood screen separating it from the living area is original. The Eames lounge chair, Eames storage unit, and framed art by Wrong Shop are from Design Within Reach. The vase is Heath Ceramics, the planter is from Flora Grubb Gardens, and the black and white print is by HardRoadStudio.

A Pastille Collection sofa by Hlynur Atlason joins a Tricolor LC4 Chaise Lounge by Cassina, both from DWR. The black marble-and-rebar coffee table is from Hay. Next to the staircase is a 19th-century Japanese samurai suit of armor. A Noguchi Akari pendant hangs from the 14-foot ceiling.

A cobalt-blue, CNC-cut plywood structure stitches together this 1,745-square-foot house in London.

The slatted wall that lines the stairs is echoed by the wall that encloses the sitting room.

Ash wood was used for all the casework, including this built-in cabinet and floating shelves at the landing.

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Photo by Ye Rin Mok

A cozy dining banquette with a custom walnut table by Susan Swingle saves some space.

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Viewed from the living area, the net adds a bit of restrained whimsy.

There are easy lines of sight between the main floor and the upper level.

The underwater pool window not only adds a touch of whimsy, but helps illuminate the basement.