TEEN RETREAT
Bouncing off a ceramic-tiled wall, light floods into this underground rumpus room (opposite), formerly an unused subterranean area. Now converted into a robust, stylish retreat for the owners’ teenage daughters, this is a girls’ own zone that remains visually connected to the rest of the home via a deck on the level above. The strong architectural elements of steel and concrete meet sturdy, comfortable furnishings in a modern take on ‘retreat’. A recessed bench seat in the courtyard, with radiant heater overhead, is the cherry on top in this understated space. “It’s a beautiful indoor-outdoor room, filled with light and elegance,” say the owners.