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During: Through the kitchen built-ins, the mudroom comes into view.

“Making the stairs and the kitchen the same color was a challenge, as they are made from different materials by separate manufacturers,” says Guerrera. The kitchen counters and backsplash are laminates from Fenix, and the stairs are painted to match.

Designed by Alex de Rijke of dRMM Architects, the Sliding House puts a fresh spin on country living.

The living room once had low ceilings, but moving the insulation to the roof plane allowed for dramatic plays of volume and light.