Colonizing outer space

“The house’s upper rooms are small—or ‘intimate,’ as a realtor might say—but they all open up onto larger outdoor spaces,” says Deborah. The master bedroom (in truth, just a bed, two nightstands, and a fantastic view) opens, via sliding glass doors, onto a 300-square-foot terrace that instantly doubles the amount of usable room. Their son’s bedroom is similarly configured to open onto a deck.