Third-Floor Loft From Dream Home 2007

By Robrt Pela

This comfortable landing doubles as a living space where folks can step outside to commune with nature, curl up on the daybed and take a nap or even spend the night.

The daybed is one of the most distinctive pieces in the house. Custom-made for this space, it's constructed entirely of Aspen wood branches smoothed and lightly glazed, but still retains enough of their original rough form to remind you of a soaring tree. The effect is a stunning piece of furniture that appears to have been made entirely from the local woodpile.

"I wanted to go funky and a little crazy with this piece," says designer Linda Woodrum. "It's unlike anything else in the house."

double dresser — Ethan Allen
Color: Charcoal 612
Model # 33-5413

lamps — Ethan Allen Cortland Buffet Lamp
Model # 09-7008

ottoman — Ethan Allen Triad Storage Ottoman
Color: Diamond Hazelnut 61574
Model # 20-78110-KP

chairs — Ethan Allen Emma Chair
Color: Bradley Natural 28731; Finish 942
Model # 20-7296-tl

round table — Ethan Allen Round Pedestal Table
Color: 210 Toast
Model # 33-8415

floor lamps (2) — Ethan Allen Black Iron Tripod
Model # 09-2860

table lamp — Ethan Allen Oland Table Lamp
Color: Whitewash
Model # 09-7138

drapes — Ethan Allen
Fabric: TF 1724 Wrangler
Color: Rattan

flowers — Ethan Allen Sunflower Watergarden
Model # 446315
Website: www.ethanallen.com

custom day bed — Wildwood Furniture Co.
Silvercreek, Colo.
Website: www.wildwoodrockers.com

hardwood flooring — Lumber Liquidators
Style: American Walnut
Website: www.lumberliquidators.com

windows and doors — JELD-WEN
Website: www.jeld-wen.com