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Madalena stands in the entry to the home.

The floor of the conversation pit is custom-treated wood for outdoor use, installed by Silver Fern Timber Construction.

Homeowners Toni and Graeme sit on the patio with their dog Bokkie. An exterior conversation pit is the most popular spot in the house. A gas grill and pizza oven are built into the back brick wall. The countertop to the left of the wood storage nook is made with leathered Zimbabwean Granite.

Original wood beams near the entry are covered in Heirloom Rose.

The shower is lined in tiles that match Behr’s Boat House blue, painted on the walls.

The cobalt blue seat on a chair from Chuch Estudio pops against the muted tones of the original “pasta” floor tiles—handmade cement tiles typical of older homes in the Yucatán region.

García used Behr paints throughout the house, including Turmeric for the bedroom ceiling. The black Sol chair from Chuch Estudio was inspired by a popular Mexican cookie.

Prentiss + Balance + Wickline's Boathouse

Recessed LED lighting and wooden accents continue into both bathrooms.

Yet another surface flips down to reveal Murphy's eponymous bed.

Efe cites a study-abroad year in Denmark for sparking his interest in Japanese culture, as well as his understanding of the design dialogue that flows between Europe and Asia.

The expanded primary bedroom traces the building's south elevation.

Thanks to its size, the living room could accommodate multiple new vignettes like this work area overlooking the Bosphorus Strait.

Efe Kababulut’s apartment in Istanbul overlooks the Bosphorus Strait through floor-to-ceiling sliders.