A Vision of Wellness
“Typically when people design a home, it’s their dream
home for after they’ve raised a family,” says the owner. “We
thought about that, but we ultimately decided to invest in
our kids and our family and the vision of the life we wanted
to lead. We wanted to make this the best possible environ-
ment for them to grow up in.”
Their resulting vision includes some literal interpretations
— there is an adult gym that opens to a roof deck over the
garage, a sauna, hot tub and pool — but there are less obvious
inclusions as well: small bedrooms for the kids, ages seven
and nine, draw them from their rooms into common spaces
where they can play together. The climbing area in the
basement encourages active play and is a space that can
continue to evolve as they grow and their interests change.
An art room off the kitchen was designed to give the kids
an area to be messy and creative while still being part of the
living area. In addition, the couple opted for large windows
to maximize light inside and double glass doors to create
indoor-outdoor spaces wherever possible.
“When you’re in a space that’s light and happy, you’re
inspired to do things that you otherwise might not. Our
kids feel that too,” says the owner. “This is the life they’re
going to remember.”
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP:
Quartz and porcelain
surfaces complement the
custom cabinetry in the
master bathroom; a climbing
wall in the basement offers
the kids space to play; each
of the couple’s two children
has a built-in desk and
private bathroom.
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