Although the woodsy one-acre lot was beguiling, the house itself felt like an afterthought. “It was very dark and was rimmed with heavy eaves, which obstructed the views,” says Cindy. A family friend recommended architect Thayer Hopkins.

After a few inspirational meetings, the scope of the project quickly grew from minor renovation to total teardown. “It’s our goal to save the existing structure when possible,” says Hopkins. “But due to the house’s poor orientation and cookie-cutter construction, there was really nothing worth saving.” The plan called for a series of linked pavilions, which maximized the views and emphasized the relationship between the house’s interiors and its pastoral setting.

The summery shades of Isca Greenfield-Sanders’ prints (selected for the family room) and the graphic pop of Andy Warhol’s “Flowers” series (hung in the living room) were the inspiration for the jewel-toned fabrics that cover most of the home’s furniture.