“Working with architect Rob Sears, the designers emphasized the cottage aesthetic with tongue-and-groove paneling, beamed ceilings, and stair balusters shaped like oars, but kept the floor plan open to accommodate hosting a crowd—including five grandchildren. Drawers tucked under staircases and window seats help keep clutter at bay, while performance fabrics make cleanup easy. “Cheryl really pushed to make it kid-friendly,” David says.”