Study

Sheer, lightweight curtains can be closed to separate the studio from the garden. “It’s a very quiet space where you can retreat into your own thoughts, read, write, and think,” says architect Cristian Stefanescu.

The office/library acts as a transition area that “slows the separation” between the main living spaces and the primary bedroom, says Sean.

The room is painted Farrow & Ball ‘Stiffkey Blue’ and outfitted with a custom desk.

The pink and blue color scheme was influenced by the couple’s Kandinsky print. “I have carried around dozens of books to the many places I've lived for a long time,” says Rachel, who now has a home for the collection here.

GreenSpur and McAllister Architects imagined a cabin sided with Cor-Ten steel, glass, and shou sugi ban–treated cedar for a wooded property outside of Washington, DC.

Nestled in a historic village in the Kent countryside, the two-bedroom home is cozy incarnate.

Office

LH11 Helix pendant light by Brightbound + Windy Chien.

Hanging bookshelves in the writing nook add another element of warmth to Julie's special place.