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The wildflowers on the roof can be seen through the skylights throughout the day. A duo of sliders allows for a clear connection to the garden.

The dining table is surrounded by a mix of antique wood chairs including a Thonet and an Eames DCM.

A blue checkered Moroccan rug amps up the visual interest in the space, along with a new yellow Togo couch and Herman Miller coffee table. Switching out the mullioned windows for new tilt-and-turn windows from Semko help the space feel larger and increase energy efficiency.

Architect Fareez Giga deploys a suite of custom built-ins to upgrade a 715-square-foot flat for a bibliophile and a passionate cook.

There is a long built-in desk and that space which continues into the closet. "The client has to have plenty of privacy while working at home so we added a recessed privacy shade,

In the bathroom, a poured concrete sink makes everything feel built-in. "The tub’s curve mimics the architecture,

In the corner, a floating desk mimics the curve above, while a lightwell and pendant draw the eye up.

The exterior bath next to the pool can only be accessed through the deck and features a natural sealed zellige tile and marble vanity.

The luxe bathroom has marble, wood, and tile, materials echoed elsewhere throughout the home.

Floor Plan of Poet’s Corner by Oliver Leech Architects

Their bathroom has floor-to-ceiling sage tiles in the shower, coordinating with the green shade used in the kitchen.

The owner, a school teacher, reads with her child on the banquette, which is bathed in rare London sun.

"The marble was chosen to complement the tones of the timber floors,