Of the addition, which holds two bedrooms, a study, and a bathroom, Erik says, “We wanted it to feel connected and integrated on the interior but read as a new, distinct volume on the exterior.”
Floating against birch paneling, the main stair incorporates treads salvaged from old barn wood.
A pair of Molded Plywood lounge chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller sit opposite a BoConcept coffee table and a sofa of Paul’s design. For his father’s book collection, Paul created a library around the double-height staircase.