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A San Francisco home by ballonSTUDIO employs a warm beige palette across all four flours.

Case Inlet Retreat

Warwas offset the rear of the ADU to accommodate the power lines running behind the house, and he designed a window in the office/guest room upstairs that meets the roof in the same way that the window off the dining area/kitchen meets the ground.

An L-shaped island wrapped in Pietra Cardosa stone has a prep sink, more storage, and a seating counter, from which you can gaze into the backyard.

The renovation preserved marbelized concrete tile flooring that Hallie believes was added in a 1940s renovation.

The design team added a skylight to the shower room, which has a ribbed glass partition and wall tile from Solistone.

An arched opening was added to connect the kitchen and breakfast nook, and gain sightlines to the yard. Seamus refinished the fireplace mantle and added square zellige Zia tile in ‘Nana’s Lipstick’ to the surround. Gubi Semi Pendants hang over the island, and the sink has a Devol Ionian Bridge Tap.

The new powder room has Blackthorn wallpaper from Morris & Co, which was chosen for how its green and pink palette “bridges” the other spaces in the home, says Kara. Beckham Double Sconces from Visual Comfort flank a Tufa Modern Mirror from Scout and Nimble, over a marble sink.

Seamus rebuilt the front porch to be more historically accurate, and the couple painted everything in Pink Ground by Farrow & Ball, except the porch ceiling, which has Little Boy Blue by Sherwin Williams.

The home office's built-in desk has enough space for parents to work while the kids tackle art projects or homework without feeling too crowded.

A wall of storage in the living area has become a revolving display of souvenirs and found objects, either from their travels or shopping trips around the city. A wide window was installed to make the room feel like a treehouse. "I really wanted the home to feel bright and serene,

The focus of the renovation was the kitchen, where the textures of tiles and brickwork play backdrop to considered, bespoke carpentry.

Imagine never having to clean shower grout again. That’s part of the promise of Wilsonart’s new Wetwall panels, which interlock with a tongue-and-groove system for easy installation and feature an antimicrobial surface to help keep your bathroom mold-free.

Rice is a must for the family's meals. The rice cooker comes out onto the counter when it's time to cook.

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.