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W hen Hyatt and her husband decided to reimagine the residence, the mandate was clear: expand the home without disturbing a single mature leaf, and let the structure take its cues from Polynesian and Hawaiian living. To execute the vision, they turned to Jackson Design & Remodeling, led by architect John Kavan and senior interior designer Leah Wade. "e house was already nestled within the landscape, but the interior had very few views out," says Kavan. "Our goal was to open up the house, bring the landscape into view, and connect the home visually to its natural environment. Rather than compete with the property's character, the architecture was designed to reveal it." Protecting the botanical collection was everything. Instead of expanding the footprint into primary garden beds, Kavan strategically added the primary bathroom to a sparsely vegetated area on the side of the property. To elevate curb appeal, the team transformed the exterior with soft green-gray board-and- batten siding, warm wood-stained accents, espresso trim, and a reoriented staircase beneath a covered entry that intuitively guides guests to the front door. Meanwhile, rather than competing with the fauna, the design team relied on scale and proportion to connect the cottage to its site. e most consequential change came in the main living area. Replacing cramped partitions with broad sliding glass doors, the team rebuilt the once-exposed deck beneath a pitched canopy of exposed timber beams, complete with natural wood decking and retractable screens << Live design ranchandcoast.com 110 OCTOBER 2026 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE