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The stucco in the living and dining area is original to the home.

“It was just a shell,” Geraldine Vergara says of the apartment, which sat vacant for years before she and her husband gave it a minimalist revamp with mirrored storage and sculptural archways.

The living room is centered around and partially heated by a wood-burning fireplace.

The current owner/designer refreshed the ’60s getaway from top to bottom, and it has two wraparound balconies with ocean views.

Adjacent the kitchen, the dining area features EQ3 chairs and a Dot Suspension light by Lambert et Fils.

The bathroom is utilitarian with simple white subway tiles and bluestone flooring. The blackout

Aya Amornpan, who co-owns and manages three restaurants, in her dream home kitchen. Behind her is the refrigerator and wine fridge.

Note Mansawataphaiboon cooks something up.

Custom white oak cabinets with push latches provide plenty of storage space.

Custom white oak cabinets provide plenty of storage space. The cabinets utilize push latches, as Amornpan didn't want any knobs or drawer pulls. Next to the ovens is a mini bar.

The proximity of the kitchen island, which seats four, makes it easy for the couple to serve dishes fresh from the stove.

The family eats most of their meals at the island. Amornpan liked the look of marble for the island and counters, but the material is heavy and costly. Blue Truck Studio sourced much lighter porcelain with a similar look.

The rice cooker garage.