Thinking outside the box

An outdoor shower was installed in the space between the home's two boxes, as an unexpected sanctuary.

"An ADU facilitates flexibility,

A mirrored storage unit reflects light throughout the lower-level kitchen

After: Vintage Delft tiles decorate the sunny shower in the upstairs bathroom.

This midcentury getaway features a cozy conversation pit flanked by a massive wall of windows and a double-height fireplace.

Designed to cope with cold weather, the home comes installed with a fireplace and underfloor heating.

The multi-purpose room opens to the courtyard and looks over a small reflecting pool to the Puget Sound beyond.

Whether it’s cross-country skiing in the winter or trail running in the summer, the 330-foot home’s minimalist design encourages Catherine to be outside in the surrounding landscape throughout the year.

An arched alcove was also created for the desk.

The custom headboard is wrapped in blueish-green jute suede with inset rattan, while the custom closet is painted in Asian Paints “Misty Harbour” with more rattan pressed between glass. The acacia table lamp is from Fleck.