Designed specifically for long, dark Northwest winters, this octagonal space off the kitchen resembles a charming English conservatory. Encased by windows and French doors opening to the garden, the room is flooded with natural light. The bluestone floor brings the terrace inside. The conservatory is crowned with a lantern-like cupola. Sea grass chairs and casual furnishings make it the perfect place to sit out a rainstorm with a good book and a steaming cup of Earl Grey.

Carpet to match

We couldn't find the right color area rug to go with the brilliant striped fabric on the settee in the den, so we had the area rug dyed to match one of the stripes. The rug visually anchors the sofa to the floor and serves as a field color for furnishings and accessories.

Stone edging for an outdoor feeling