Entry with massive antique pine timbers, elaborate stair detailing, one-of-a-kind floors, fabricated from slices of a rare reclaimed Chestnut tree put together like a puzzle.

Designed to maximize function with minimal impact, the studio serves up adaptable square footage in a wrapping almost healthy enough to eat. The open interior space organically transitions from personal to communal with the guidance of an angled roof plane. Beneath the tallest elevation, a sunny workspace awaits creative endeavors. The high ceiling provides room for big ideas in a small space, while a cluster of windows offers a glimpse of the structure’s soaring eave. Solid walls hugging the workspace add both privacy and anchors for wall-mounted storage. Towards the studio’s southern end, the ceiling plane slopes downward into a more intimate gathering space with playfully angled lines. The building is as sustainable as it is versatile. Its all-wood construction includes interior paneling sourced locally from the Wood Mill of Maine. Lengths of eastern white pine span up to 16 feet to reach from floor to ceiling, creating visual warmth from a material that doubles as a natural insulator. Non-toxic wood fiber insulation, made from sawdust and wax, partners with triple-glazed windows to further insulate against extreme weather. During the winter, the interior temperature is able to reach 70 degrees without any heat on. As it neared completion, the studio became a family project with Jesse, Betsy, and their kids working together to add the finishing touches. “Our whole life is a bit of an architectural experiment”, says Jesse, “but this has become an incredibly useful space.”

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Arts, Crafts and Puzzles Room

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This glass block wall was prefabricated in easy to install sections. Each panel is numbered to make the installation easier - almost as easy as putting a puzzle together

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From puzzles to action figures, freedomRail will keep them playing and keep you sane. Easily store and access items, and when the time comes, adjust the space without tools. Organize your life today at https://www.organizedliving.com/.

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This playroom can be loved by both kids and adults--and can evolve over time. With room to play, color, store stuffies, books and puzzles, this playroom may someday become a living room.

(c) S.R. Gambrel, 2015 | Our leather is featured in this month’s issue of Elle Décor Super Chic. Utah 1618 was chosen for the beautifully upholstered ottoman. Now, Utah is often described as having that “Old World” look. A two-tone effect and a bit of oil on the surface gives these aniline hides charm and character. A clear water based top coat is applied at the end of the tanning process for a soft, smooth feel and a bit of added durability and stain protection. If you’re interested in doing a project similar to the one below, we recommend Utah. It is one of our many collections reflecting elegant vintage luxury.

This renovated playroom features a built-in cabinet turned creative hub—perfect for storing puzzles, crafts, and electronics. A Docking Drawer keeps tablets and headphones charged and neatly tucked away, combining fun with functional organization.