Another vantage point from which to watch the stars is the great room, swathed in unadorned glass windows and walls to allow the outdoors to blend with the interiors. The fireplace, made fully of stone, retains heat from the fire and southern sun throughout winter; it also grounds the great room with its sheer size. "The home has a lot of windows to bring in natural light, but [the windows] also act as great portals to view the powerful winter storms," says Warner.Dining table: Cross Extension Table, Design Within Reach; upholstered dining chairs: Ligne Roset; chandelier: Candelaria by Robert Abbey, Lumens