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Architect Ryan Leidner reimagined this 2,500-square-foot home in San Francisco.

Bifold sliding doors seamlessly open the dining space to an outdoor deck, which also cantilevers over the backyard. The space is covered by a balcony off of the master suite.

"They desperately needed more space for their soon-to-be growing family,

The view from the nook to Lake Washington. The slat screen at the end of the island creates visual consistency with the revamped deck, and the glass guardrail doesn't obstruct views.

An Eames lounge

The living room is awash in modern 20th-century furniture, from the Cherner armchairs to the

A Room & Board record console behind the couch is mixed with a vintage mushroom lamp and Flos Arco Floor Lamp.

Nwankpa Gillespie loves how the natural material palette came together—and the way the light now “dances across the surfaces.”

For the living room, Caroline chose lounge chairs from Australia’s Barnaby Lane, a coffee table from Sobu, Maiden Home sofas, and a Moroccan rug from Muima.

The brick was painted to create a more soothing backdrop for relaxing, while still maintaining the textural qualities. “We wanted to make the bedrooms sanctuaries where you can leave the bustle of the city and the High Line, and really feel comfortable,” says Raj.

The new bathroom is in the former bedroom, and it’s primarily used by the bedroom occupants.

Lush plantings surround one of the two bungalows on the property that the couple converted into art studios.

Windows stretch from the counter to the ceiling to maximize the view. The difference in ceiling height gives the kitchen a cozier feel.

Stainless-steel appliances complement the wood cabinetry spanning the rear wall in the kitchen.

A long, glass-enclosed hallway leads to the sunken living room sited on the far end of the home.

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