![A modern house with a bold exterior clad with black stained wood siding.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-house-black-stained-wood-siding-210622-811-01.jpg)
Caleb Johnson Studio has sent us photos of their recently completed project, a new home in Portland, Maine, for a couple in the design industry.
![A modern house with a bold exterior clad with black stained wood siding and a standing seam metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-house-black-stained-wood-siding-210622-811-02.jpg)
The house, surrounded by trees and grass, has a bold exterior clad with black stained wood siding and a standing seam metal roof.
![This modern house, surrounded by trees and grass, has a bold exterior clad with black stained wood siding and a standing seam metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-house-black-stained-wood-siding-210622-811-03.jpg)
At the rear of the home, there’s a wood patio furnished with comfortable seating, and steps that lead down to the garden.
![At the rear of this modern home, there's a wood patio furnished with comfortable seating, and steps that lead down to the garden.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-house-black-stained-wood-siding-patio-210622-811-04.jpg)
The front door and entryway is designated by the sloped and angled roof.
![A modern house with black stained wood siding.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-house-black-stained-wood-siding-front-door-entryway-210622-811-05.jpg)
Lighting on either side of the front door welcomes people to the home.
![Lighting on either side of the front door welcomes people to this modern home with black stained wood siding.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-house-black-stained-wood-siding-front-door-entryway-210622-811-06.jpg)
![Lighting on either side of the front door welcomes people to this modern home with black stained wood siding.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-house-black-stained-wood-siding-front-door-entryway-210622-811-07.jpg)
Inside, the entryway includes a small built-in desk area with a round mirror and closets.
![Inside this modern house, the entryway includes a small built-in desk area with a round mirror, and closets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/entryway-desk-round-mirror-210622-811-08.jpg)
A wall of black-framed windows fills the entryway with natural light.
![A wall of black-framed windows fills the entryway with natural light.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/entryway-full-wall-of-windows-bench-210622-812-09.jpg)
In the living room, there’s a wood ceiling, a large brown leather couch, and a few plants.
![In this modern living room, there's a wood ceiling, large brown leather couch, and a few plants.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-living-room-210622-812-10.jpg)
The dining room has a unique design, with a sculptural wood banquette bench that provides seating for the table.
![The dining room has a unique design, with a sculptural wood banquette bench that acts as seating for the table. A pair of chairs takes advantage of the window views.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/dining-room-sculptural-wood-banquette-210622-812-11.jpg)
![The dining room has a unique design, with a sculptural wood banquette bench that acts as seating for the table.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/dining-room-sculptural-wood-banquette-210622-812-12.jpg)
The kitchen includes floor-to-ceiling wood cabinets, black tiles and countertops, and open corner wood shelves.
![A modern kitchen with an island, includes wood cabinets, open corner shelves, and black rectangular tiles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-wood-gray-kitchen-210622-813-13.jpg)
![A modern kitchen with wood cabinets, open corner shelves, and black rectangular tiles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-wood-gray-kitchen-210622-813-14.jpg)
There’s also a secondary living room that’s been finished with dark walls and cozy furniture.
![A secondary living room that's been finished with dark walls and cozy furniture.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-den-210622-813-16.jpg)
Wood stairs lead to the home’s upper floor, while a handrail includes hidden lighting.
![Wood stairs lead to the upper floor of this modern home, while a handrail includes hidden lighting.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/wood-stairs-210622-813-15.jpg)
In one of the bedrooms, light furnishings and curtains keep the room light and relaxing.
![In this modern bedroom, light furnishings and curtains keep the room light and relaxing.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-bedroom-light-color-palette-210622-813-17.jpg)
In the bathroom, there’s a wood vanity, while starburst tile covers the floor.
![A modern bathroom with white walls, wood vanity, and light starburst tile flooring.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/modern-bathroom-light-color-palette-210622-814-18.jpg)