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After: A bed for two occupies a new skylit nook on the second floor, further highlighted by its blue paint.

The bathroom can now accommodate a wheelchair if needed. The floor is slightly slanted so that any water that splashes will flow to the drain.

In Orinda, California, Pearl and Larry Toy hired Blue Truck Studio to adapt the home they built in the ’70s for aging in place.

Painting the walls Benjamin Moore's Gentleman's Gray went a long way to elevate the den, which doubles as an office for Noah. Interior designer Allyson Campbell completed the space with a Roche Bobois sofa, a lounge chair by Ferm Living and pillows covered in a Garza Maria stripe (on sofa) and fabric by Pierre Frey (on the built-ins flanking the fireplace).

Ash wood was used for all the casework, including this built-in cabinet and floating shelves at the landing.

At the vanity, there are Dornbracht faucets and delray sconces, specifically the Swing SLW5.

Mobili Vintage

Floor plan of Casa Elena by La Base

Floor plan of Pine Flat by Faulkner Architects

The loft extension is perched atop the red-brick terrace and clad in dark zinc—a material choice that is sensitive to the surrounding streetscape, while also immediately signifying the contemporary nature of the addition.

Metal-framed glass doors slide open and connect the covered terrace to the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living space.

Floor plan of Windhaven by Hoyles Architecture

Olive Passive House floor plan

Floor plan of Liten Hytte by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

Floor Plan of Bladderwrack Cabin by Ets Architecture

Floor plan of Westside ADU by Bunch Design

Floor plan of Sally’s Alley Renovation by Retroject Projects