Cabinetry

Tall cabinets to the left of the door now serve as the pantry, and an extended counter is useful. The backsplash is Caesarstone.

Now the couple can look out at the city from the farthest corner of the kitchen. In the dining room, a Muuto light hangs above the dining table, bench, and chairs by Hay.

The choice of eye-catching brescia verde marble elevates the home design above the office spaces.

The custom millwork, fabricated by Loubier Design, was meant to celebrate the movement of the natural grain.

The glass-enclosed sun room just off the kitchen fills the entire ground floor with natural light.

Elena’s bedroom, which is part of the modular unit, has a wall of built-in storage.

Like the kitchen and other storage-heavy areas, the master bathroom features Douglas fir plywood cabinetry fabricated by Goodweather. The countertop is by Corian.

Now the ceiling framework gives the room more height, and two taller window units flank either side of the bed, adding to the illusion of more height. Pendants by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen hang above the custom white oak bed designed by Lake Flato Architects.

A handsome Mobican dining table and Hay Soft Edge chairs create a gathering space beneath Luminaire Authentik pendants in the dining area.

Either open corner has a neon light, each a different color, that washes the surrounding wood to create a “light box,” says Ren.

The new millwork tucks neatly into the existing niche of the living room, and the couch base was designed around the dimensions of a single bed mattress.

The renovation expanded the primary bedroom; now it’s one of Sheila’s favorite spots in the house where, thanks to a new picture window, she can work from bed while overlooking the beautiful view.

The master bedroom is located in a new loft extension and features plenty of in-built storage.

An open-layout ground floor holds a living area, a sleeping area, and a kitchenette.