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The wood-slatted library is soundproofed for ultimate comfort.

Open to the story above, the library is filled with daylight—even though it is located on the lower level. A wood wall and custom built-ins draw warmth into the reading area.

The upstairs study and reading room is Lisa’s sanctuary and showcases her her aesthetic preferences: soft materials, natural light, and windows that take in views of the city.

A former closet was transformed into a double-height library, complete with a reading nook and a rolling ladder from Spiral Stairs of America. “That’s my favorite part of the house,” says Dan. “When I see Stella reaching for a book, there’s nothing better.”

In the living area, Brothers sits on an Artek stool while perusing a selection from his library.

Though the living room only has large windows on one side, an upper window at left helps create what the clients call double sunrises and sunsets, by creating reflections on the larger windows at right.

The daybed beneath the window was specifically designed for LOVT. Apart from hiding storage, it can be moved from the wall and split into two unites to provide extra seating.

The new den's rebuilt fireplace is clad with the same Heath Ceramics tile as the kitchen island. Avove it is a Christopher Wrobleski rope hanging. A vintage Hans Wegner chair with Maharam leather cushions was paired with a Lawson Fenning San Rafael Paolo coffee table.

Though the views of the lush forest are the stars of the show here, Patnaik's art collection has a presence here too, including a diptych by Kokil Gupta that hangs above a low-slung grey sofa.

“The granite pieces are sourced from Kanchanaburi, a province 1.6 hours west of Bangkok,” shares Suphasidh.

The raw edges of the antique teak wood shelves bring an organic touch to the the living area.

A wall of storage in the living area has become a revolving display of souvenirs and found objects, either from their travels or shopping trips around the city. A wide window was installed to make the room feel like a treehouse. "I really wanted the home to feel bright and serene,

All the new built-in cabinetry floats a few inches off the ground and below the ceiling, adding light and shadow, so as not to make the 715-square-foot apartment feel confining.

One of many custom extravagances is an upright piano that Victor Hornbein convinced Steinway & Sons to manufacture using veneers specified for the house. Hanging above are watercolors that Hornbein himself painted, elegantly rendering his architectural vision. An accomplished artist as well as architect, Hornbein executed large murals around Denver under the tutelage of legendary muralist Allen Tupper True.

The Piano area

One of the three pavilions is an open, single-story space that combined the home's kitchen and great room. The Bigelows specifically liked the idea of a great room because it affords a flexible plan and airy atmosphere for entertaining. The Flexform furniture can become an in-the-round seating arrangement for impromptu piano sessions.

In the primary bedroom, the other wall of exterior windows. Neufeld installed a custom oak window seat to cover the radiator.

At a home in California, wood and glass take the lead, including wood drawers with cutout pulls for a custom but simple look.