Paul Nelson and Marion Amundsen chose an off-white palette for the stucco walls and a dark hue for trim on their 1969 Fairfield County house.
The dining table is made from two Ikea tables ingeniously combined by Amundsen. The birchwood staircase, original to the house, serves as both a sculptural presence and a practical means for reaching guest rooms.
The open-plan kitchen incorporates a Futuro hood over a Smeg double convection oven and cooktop; dishwasher is by Electrolux
A grouping of classic-1960s plastic-molded chairs, found at a local tag sale, are pulled up to the pass-through.
The site’s rocky terrain features a promontory on which the owners have set a bench.
In Nelson’s office, Amundsen devised a concealed lighting source that spreads light evenly onto the wall of guitars.
Although the homeowners were concerned that their master bedroom might be too bright, given the skylight and curtainless clerestories above the sliding door, they find that the light is perfect.
The effects of a high ceiling in a guest bedroom are lessened by a three-globe Ikea lamp.
A painting by Trygve Amundsen brightens the neutral palette of the master bathroom, where Grohe faucets complement Ikea sinks.
Paul Nelson