Country House

Nestled being a picket fence, the reimagined home sports a handsome dark-green facade.

"I could live in there,

The master bedroom was enlarged by claiming a nearby closet, creating space for a walk-in shower beneath an existing skylight.

Keeping ample green space on the property was a top-tier goal. One of the house's original screened-in porches remains, but, according to Emily, "we dropped the screens so when you're sitting in the dining room, you can look out and see the bamboo." The divide between the new and old sections is marked by a gap in the roof that lets the sun into a small planted area.

With views of trees, sky, and water, the home’s all-glass living and dining space is enveloped by the landscape.

Dining Room

“Living in a climate that experiences the highest of high temps and lowest of low temps, quality windows are so important,” says Heather. “We love that our home feels cozy all year long and the bright sun that shines inside year round, which makes us all happier people.”

The two structures' gabled roofs can be prominently seen from the street, alongside its all-over black siding.

"A matching bench extends into the open shower where accordion corner windows can open entirely,

The mid-section of the siding was done in a shou-sugi ban method. Custom brass was used for the awning, alongside a standing-seam metal roof.

"We worked closely with the chef of the family, Mike, to fine tune the requirements for adjacency, surfaces, and lighting,

Designed in the early 1950s by architect Roscoe Hemenway for the inventor of the famous View–Master toy, this ranch house was reimagined by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson for enhanced views, light, and indoor/outdoor connection.

In the dining room, Guillerme et Chambron armchairs from Maison Gerard surround a CB2 table. The ceiling light is by Lambert & Fils. In the kitchen, rich blue cabinetry with wood details from GD Arredamenti is topped with a Caesarstone “Aire Concrete” counter. The gold artwork is by Joyce Billet.