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Though the new dining area is compact, it's open to the kitchen, the living area, and the backyard.

A raised pool in the northeast corner of the building provides relief on hot, sunny days.

Hektor is divided into four independent suits and a central communal area.

“We’ve tried to create a space that feels calm, with warm lighting, soft textures, natural wood pieces, and beach treasures collected from our trips,” says Leah. The living room features a cozy and durable Movie Night Sectional from Sundays, Zero Waste Coffee Table from Avocado, and handcrafted shelving unit by local carpenter Kaleb Redden—putting family mementos and found objects on display.

In a guest bedroom, the “Olivia” pendant from West Elm.

The home's wood deck is a neutral base that compliments the home's back and white features.

Mosaic tiles are classic without feeling staid, especially when styled with the right finishes.

Split House is built for a young professional family wouldfrom-home capabilities, entertainment, additional children in the future etc

This home that was built atop of home constructed in World War I is completely reimagined by Daniel Rabin and Annie Ritz of local architecture and design firm And And And Studio. Details like fluted white cabinetry in the kitchen give this LA home a posh look.

The expanded kitchen has a large central island, with room for prep, seating, storage, and cooking. The cabinetry is a mix of wood, Shinnoki Milk Oak, and white fronts, Fenix NTM Bianco Kos. The terrazzo counters are by Concrete Collaborative. There are two types of tiles: the Mutina Rombini fluted tile on the island and Cepac Krave Sugar Tiles on the backsplash. “It looks very mid-century modern,” says Blaine of the backsplash tile. “But in this application, it also adds that little touch of depth that I think is really important to making the house feel interesting.” The counter stools are from Hay.

Danny envisioned the space between the ADU and the house as an informal place to gather. "It creates a sort of courtyard sensibility, which works for our intergenerational family dynamics."

New steps on the house's addition pair garapa wood planks atop concrete forms. "I did research and got advice to make it work without warping,

The kitchen underwent the most dramatic change, being relocated to the back of the house adjacent to the living room. White Oak floors and casework and new Kolbe windows warm up the space. The pendant light is from Design Within Reach, and the bar stools are custom from Sean Woolsey.

Extra-wide concrete pillars help to support the studio at its core.

The glass walls frame large expanses of greenery.