Robertson

In the kitchen, a tube-type exhaust hood complements the fireplace around the corner. The artwork is by Horace McCullough, the owners' son.

In the bathroom, large tiles and a freestanding tub create a soothing spa-like feel.

Full-height windows and glass doors connect one of the bedrooms to the yard.

40-foot-long built-in sofa that ends with an entertainment center at one end and a gas fireplace at the oth

The four-bedroom, three-bath Cooke House in Virginia Beach

The great room includes a vaulted cathedral ceiling, stunning views of nearby Crystal Lake and a 40-foot-long built-in sofa that ends with an entertainment center at one end and a gas fireplace at the othe

The concrete foundation was poured on top of a rock outcropping, so that the house would feel like part of the natural features of the site.

The strips of cedar on the ceiling that fan out from the ridge beam are “meant to evoke the canopy of the surrounding conifers,” says the firm. The built-in cabinetry throughout is Sapele.

A large walk-in shower has Tadelakt plaster applied by Sobro Studios, and integrated storage.

One of the bedrooms gets lots of California sun, and access to a small patio outside.

Clasen kept the layout as is, and refreshed the room with coats of white paint that brightened the space and unified the overhead wood accents. Midcentury-inspired furnishings coordinate with the history.

The family can now enjoy spending time together and alone in the several sun-filled nooks created by the smart partition of the living room.

Paul-Louis and Elena selected their own furniture and accessories—totalling €6.6K—from various sources including beloved French home decor store Caravane.