We were tasked to design a significant renovation of a 1980’s home that was located at the high point of a magnificent and mature 4-acre property. The new owners sought to provide sleep-overs and large family gathering spaces for their three-generation family. The original house appeared tired and reflected a post-modern approach of competing decorative shapes, including a 3-story cylindrical turret and an oversized semi-circular window. The new design sought to simplify and integrate the diverse components into a cohesive whole. The turret was removed and two large extensions on either end of the house were added to the footprint, lengthening the central gable of this linear configuration. Windows were re-organized and replaced with mullioned casement windows. Large sliding doors framed views at opposite ends of the house. Natural light uplifted every space and is the connective tissue throughout the house. The aesthetic is edited and uncomplicated with an eye toward standard details. The light toned floor and cabinetry finishes evoke Scandinavian design.The large, cathedral ceiling of the combined kitchen and family space is made possible by a massive oak ridge beam. The triangular shape of the reimagined fireplace is clad in an asymmetrical porcelain surround. Two perpendicular window walls of the room frame wide views toward the pool terrace and the rolling hills beyond. These photos, taken at the height of fall foliage, capture the golden light that floods the interiors.