Damian and Britt Zunino, New York’s studio db husband-and-wife partners, ventured into designing and building a gorgeously huge home for their family’s weekend getaways. Nothing can be more perfect than 3,500-square-foot structure stood on a 12.5-acre lot, located nowhere else but in the vast greenery and natural scenic beauty of upstate Amenia, N.Y.

The first level of the house is a partly buried concrete enclosure amidst a lush grassy slope. The spot was exactly to the couple’s liking with its breathtaking mix of field, forest and hills. At the upper level is the home’s entryway with a courtyard up above.

Massive-sized windows not only make for a bright and even more spacious environment, but enables the parents to keep an eye on activities from just about every part of the house. The home is as lively as it can be with their four adorable children- Brecken, Elliott, Georgia, and Harper.

Photography by Preston Schlebusch

Modern Living Room with Sliding Glass Doors & Grassy Roof View

In the living room, sliding glass doors provide a stunning view of the outdoors on both sides. The left opens up to a grassy green roof overlooking nature’s offerings, while the right leads to a courtyard laden with artificial turf. Vintage chairs, an exquisite rug and awe-inspiring work of art grace timeless beauty in the home.

Playful Kids’ Playroom & Geometric Bedroom Decor

Kids’ rosey bedroom features a glow-in-the-dark ceiling wallpaper where an artful paper-mache chandelier is beautifully hung. The paper flower branch looks so cute and dainty just like the patterns on their pinkish pillows.

The playroom is covered in wallpaper with a lovely new pattern. The remarkable design gives parents worry-free days while their children enjoy freedom to color it to their heart’s desire! Brecken’s bedroom mimics the rugged landscape outside the home with fun geometric patterns and cool shades.

Interactive Coloring Wallpaper We Love

One of the most playful ideas in this family home is the coloring wallpaper — a clever way to encourage creativity while keeping the interiors stylish and design-forward. Unlike traditional wallpaper, these interactive designs invite children to draw, color, and personalize the walls themselves, turning the room into an ever-evolving creative corner.

What makes them especially great for modern family homes is that many newer versions are removable peel-and-stick wallpapers, making them renter-friendly and easy to replace as kids grow.

If you love this idea, Etsy has some beautiful options, from whimsical doodles to Scandinavian-inspired line art murals that blend surprisingly well with contemporary interiors.

Our Pick

Black Custom Printed Removable Self Adhesive Wallpaper Roll by Spoonflower. You can also find more fun options here.

The beauty of this home lies in how effortlessly it balances refined modern architecture with real family living. From the warm natural materials to the imaginative kids’ rooms, every space feels intentional yet relaxed — proof that a stylish home can still be playful, welcoming, and deeply personal.