![A modern island home with a cantilevered design, wood siding, and a standing seam metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/modern-house-wood-exterior-110724-931-01.jpeg)
Leah Martin, partner and founder of Allied8 Architects in Seattle, Washington, has shared photos of a modern Orcas Island home she designed for herself and her family.
![A modern island home with a cantilevered design, wood siding, and a standing seam metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/modern-house-wood-exterior-110724-931-02.jpg)
This small home, which cantilevers at one end, sits on the top of a ridge and is anchored to the bedrock in six places using a recycled US steel moment frame.
![A modern island home with a cantilevered design, wood siding, and a standing seam metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/modern-house-wood-exterior-110724-931-03.jpeg)
A standing seam metal roof has been paired with vertical wood siding, blending the home into the surrounding landscape.
![A modern island home with a cantilevered design, wood siding, and a standing seam metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/modern-house-wood-exterior-110724-931-04.jpg)
Inside, there’s an open-plan living room, dining area, and kitchen. A built-in bench under the windows in the living room increases the seating options, while a door opens to the wood deck.
![In this modern living room, a built-in bench under the windows increases the seating options.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/open-plan-living-room-dining-kitchen-110724-921-01.jpg)
![A modern island house has doors that open to a deck.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/modern-house-large-window-door-110724-924-01.jpeg)
The dining area features a wood table, while the kitchen includes grey cabinets and floating wood shelving that lines the wall.
![An open-plan dining area and kitchen includes a wood dining table, while the kitchen includes grey cabinets and floating wood shelving that lines the wall.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/open-plan-dining-kitchen-110724-921-02.jpg)
Stairs tucked away in the hallway can be pulled out to provide access to the loft.
![Stairs tucked away in the hallway can be pulled out to provide access to the loft.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pull-out-stairs-for-loft-110724-915-01.jpeg)
![Stairs tucked away in the hallway can be pulled out to provide access to the loft.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pull-out-stairs-for-loft-110724-915-02.jpeg)
The open loft stretches half of the home, making the home feel much larger than it is.
![A modern island home includes a large loft space for relaxing.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/loft-space-interior-design-110724-915-01.jpeg)
Back on the main floor, there are bedrooms with large windows framing the views, some with doors leading to small balconies, and a bunk room with built-in storage.
![A modern bedroom with a large picture window to frame the free views.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/modern-bedroom-large-windows-110724-917-01.jpeg)
![A modern bedroom that opens to a private balcony.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/modern-bedroom-large-windows-110724-917-02.jpeg)
![A modern bunk room with built-in beds and storage.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/bunk-bedroom-110724-918-01.jpeg)
In each bathroom, vertical windows frame the tree views and add natural light to the interior.
![A modern bathroom with a vertical window in the shower.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/modern-bathroom-110724-916-01.jpeg)
![A modern bathroom with a vertical window in the shower.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/modern-bathroom-110724-916-02.jpeg)
Here’s a look at some behind-the-scenes photos of the construction process.
![Construction photos of a modern island home with a cantilevered design, wood siding, and a standing seam metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/construction-photo-110724-911-01.jpg)
![Construction photos of a modern island home with a cantilevered design, wood siding, and a standing seam metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/construction-photo-110724-911-02.jpg)
![Construction photos of a modern island home with a cantilevered design, wood siding, and a standing seam metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/construction-photo-110724-911-03.jpg)
![Construction photos of a modern island home with a cantilevered design, wood siding, and a standing seam metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/construction-photo-110724-911-04.jpg)
![Construction photos of a modern island home with a cantilevered design, wood siding, and a standing seam metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/construction-photo-110724-911-05.jpg)
![Construction photos of a modern island home with a cantilevered design, wood siding, and a standing seam metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/construction-photo-110724-911-06.jpg)
![Construction photos of a modern island home with a cantilevered design, wood siding, and a standing seam metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/construction-photo-110724-911-07.jpg)
![Construction photos of a modern island home with a cantilevered design, wood siding, and a standing seam metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/construction-photo-110724-911-08.jpg)