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built in 1945 by the beloved Hollywood actor.

In order to add depth in a more minimalist home, the Textures category utilizes distinctive, unique fabrics in each wallcovering. Here, the raffia weave and metallic backing in Diva add visual interest to the doors without going overboard.

Custom built-in storage was a splurge Michelle and Haden were willing to spend on. In the laundry room, Fireclay tiles were another high-spend choice. "It was out of our budget," Michelle says, "but it was so dramatic, and we saved so much by using inexpensive white tile in the bathroom.

The updated kitchen continues the white oak cabinetry and paneling from the sitting room, while new poured terrazzo floors throughout offer a durable, period-appropriate flooring solution. "I grew up in Malaysia, and a lot of the older homes have terrazzo tiles,

Also in the foyer, beside a wall of glass that brings light into the living/dining area, is storagefor coats, bags and shoes.

The refrigerator and extra storage are assigned to the adjacent pantry. White oak cabinets from Thompson Woodworking join a honed Carrara marble counter and backsplash tile from Pratt and Larson in color C35. The stove is the GE Café series in matte white with brass details.

A plaster wall and tan ceramic floor tile in the primary bathroom help lighten the space while adding texture. The designers kept the original corrugated metal ceiling, opting to paint it white.

“I like creating moments of drama in a home—like the red subway tiles in the powder room—that add impact without taking over the story,” Davis says.

A wide central island, complete with a wine cooler, anchors the light-filled kitchen.

The family spends less time in the living room compared to the family room, so they wanted it to feel more eclectic and funky, similar to an art gallery. They selected a coffee table from Form (LA), a chair designed by Comite de Proyectos, and a rug from Nordic Knots—a company founded by a friend of Carlos’s from his time in Sweden.

Removing a wall beneath the stairs opened up the interior from the foyer through to the rear patio.

Architect Hernán Landolfo and his girlfriend, photographer Lucia Gentile, live and work in the apartment, sharing an elevated office space. - Buenos Aires, Argentina Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017

With walls of glass on two sides, being in the breakfast nook feels almost like being outside.

The angled wall of the addition frames excellent sightlines into the backyard and beyond. "That bedroom had a point of prospect that allowed for it to reach out to the long view," says Cuddington. The bedside sconces are Schoolhouse Electric, and the pendant is from Ross Gardam.