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The luminous new bathroom repurposes the original medicine cabinet and light fixture, while statement cement floor tile from Original Mission Tile in Hex Bakery adds a graphic punch. The ceramic subway wall tile is Florida Tile ‘Arctic Matte’, and the wall-mounted faucet is a Tiburon Series Lavatory Faucet from California Faucets in matte black.

In the kitchen, Sherwin Williams "Nugget

Ellie installed the Étoffe wallpaper over the banquette seat.

Studio Becker Xu streamlined the kitchen by building all of the appliances into the millwork. The budget-friendly countertops are a Formica solid surface.

David likes to cook and entertain so the architects designed a full-scale kitchen with Forbo Marmoleum flooring, white oak cabinets, ceramic tile backsplash, and Richlite counters.

The wallpaper was one of the first interior details, a limited edition print featuring trans icons and significant moments in queer history.

The architects used natural materials and colors in the kitchen to make the space feel serene, expansive, and connected to the outdoors.

Natural light provides the kitchen with an ethereal quality.

Alicia and David decided to replace the outdated heating elements with underfloor heating for added comfort.

“The house is kind of crooked, with rough floors, and no fancy finishes—but it has lots of personality,” says architect Francisco Mesquita Moura.

In the home office and media room, which overlooks the street, the architects were able to preserve the distinctive, star-shaped parquet floors.

The primary suite, which overlooks the garden, has a brick-hued accent wall

The custom-made wooden dining table is surrounded by a set of Claudia chairs by Aristeu Pires.

By far the biggest transformation, the new kitchen enjoys high ceilings from the revamped roofline; all new casework, flooring, and finishes; and a large island. The stools are from 2xhome.

Warwas finished the high-ceilinged ADU kitchen with a skylight and a large square window that fills the space with natural light. The artworks are by Antonio.

The dropped ceiling is old-growth fir that was discovered under plaster during the demolition phase of the project, and was repurposed for interior finishes. The custom island prep table is by Vintage Mill Werks, with Hay stools.

Chairs custom made by Local Local, combined with a vintage Louis Poulsen lamp.

The design team “poked fun” at the homeowner for her unusual request, but they’ve since recommended bathroom refrigerators to other clients.