“Aesthetically, the homeowners gravitated to the exposed structure of the Northwest Regional style, a vernacular that, observes Jeff Guggenheim, “reveals how buildings are made, with lots of natural materials and little adornment.” The resulting design incorporates shed roofs and gables to reference local farm buildings, yet it’s unfailingly modern. (Note the lines of the fireplace, its stonework crisply edged with steel.) “They also wanted a home that balanced aesthetics with functionality, and it was important that the materiality reflect the regional environment.” ”

“By choosing local stone and wood, “The colors and textures mirror those found of the surrounding property,” says Jeff Guggenheim. “There’s an honesty that feels timeless.” It’s a sentiment echoed by general contractor Kelly Bockius. “There’s a story that comes with using what you have at hand, taking care of your world, and knowing the people involved in the process,” he says, pointing to choices like the ceiling’s hemlock beams sourced from a small mill in Canada. “This was an interesting, challenging design with a lot of different surfaces coming together to form a cohesive whole, but there’s synergy,” he says, emphasizing the talent of the craftsmen involved in the home’s construction, including his brother and partner Eric Hixson, as well as Peter Kirk and Kevin Clarke. ”

“To also guide their design decisions, Jenny says, the team turned to Timberline’s patinaed interiors. “It’s nature’s magic that the woods work harmoniously,” she shares. “It’s all about textural rhythm.” A key example is the wood screen that delineates the entryway and dining area. (It holds a secret too, spelling out the family’s name in Morse code.) To complement the woods, Jenny Guggenheim pulled a palette of blues and grays from the couple’s pottery collection, weaving the colors throughout the great room. The kitchen’s materials—end-grain fir flooring, walnut cabinetry and a cobalt-blue tile backsplash—make it “a space you want to see rather than tuck away—it’s an aesthetic level that meets the rest of the house,” she says.”

“The designer carried the palette into the couple’s bedroom with indigo Belgian bed linens and sky-blue shower tile. “It’s quiet, not over-designed,” she says. ”