The entrance is the first trick the house plays. Clara did not want a giant front door announcing itself from the driveway, so the main doorway is tucked into a dark timber recess between two mirrored walls. During the day, the glass reflects branches and clouds, making the front of the house look more like a gap in the woods than a building. Only a small gravel path gives the secret away.
Clara says deliveries are the funniest part of living there. Drivers often call from the road, convinced the address is wrong. To make life easier, she added a low stone marker near the gate and a warm light beside the entrance. At night, the house changes completely. The mirror effect softens, the glass turns dark, and the doorway glows like a quiet lantern. It feels private without feeling cold. Clara wanted guests to feel curious, not confused, so the entrance gives just enough welcome while keeping the home’s playful disguise intact.