Upstairs, Tidwell created rooms that reflect the downstairs’ relaxed vibe, tailoring them to each member of the family. In the primary bedroom, a custom dark-oak bed draws the eye down from a group of small, high windows, while a pair of shearling chairs ups the comfort quotient. The couple’s bathroom, too, was completely reimagined with a soaking tub under windows with treetop views. Outside, a guest cottage became a personal office for the husband, where a fishing lure-motif wallpaper speaks to his favorite hobby. The space also plays host to his gear and display of angler collectibles.That level of customization and the addition of personality-filled elements were key to the design. “There weren’t a lot of details here, so it was important to give the rooms the character they should have,” the designer continues, noting new features like wood beams. “Everything needed to be natural—unlacquered brass that will patina, marble, and oak, be it unstained, charred or bleached,” she explains. A soothing, moody color palette flows through the home, with textured rugs as well as linen, bouclé and velvet fabrics adding a tactile experience. And while most all the furnishings are new, a few sentimental pieces remain, including the dining table and several artworks, a collection that was enhanced with pieces found through art consultant Evie Simon.The refresh also extended to the outdoors. “We wanted to create a more contemporary sense of entry and used a lot of chartreuse plants to pop against the new dark-gray finish of the house,” explains landscape architect Brad Eigsti. “The back patio bakes in the sun, so we created a large arbor, adding an outdoor kitchen, seating and dining areas, a fire feature, hot tub, and living wall with succulents.” Eigsti also leveled the sloping lawn to create play space. “It’s a real family-friendly yard now,” he says. “We brought the home’s new aesthetic outside, and what a transformation! Spaces like this change people by giving them the ability to get off their screens and out into nature.”And therein is part of the success of the project: Every space is utilized. “Your home is your haven,” Tidwell says. “I loved making ‘little havens’ throughout this house for each family member to enjoy for years to come.”