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The studio space looks out into the kitchen, emphasizing the idea of transparency across multifunctional spaces.

The two structures' gabled roofs can be prominently seen from the street, alongside its all-over black siding.

Light spills down over the exposed framework, and period lighting adds character. The counters are Black Vermont from Bedrosian in a leather finish, and the tile is Forest field tile from Heath.

Columbus, Indiana, resident Nick Slabaugh tasked Chicago architect Grant Gibson with creating a low-cost home on a small lot near the city’s downtown. Its design references local architectural landmarks. Gibson says the building’s "low profile with a bulging roof element

The first phase of Curtis’ redesign was to refinish the shelves in a rich moody color.

Original wood features mix with airy daybeds at the front of the property.

The existing Ikea cabinet boxes received new Semihandmade fronts: the DIY Flat Slab painted Benjamin Moore's “Revere Pewter.” The butcher block was replaced with a Ceaserstone Empira White slab, and the wood shelves were preserved, though received new brass brackets. The brass hardware is from Rejuvenation and the pendant is the Pirlo from Tech Lighting. The new zellige tile is from Riad, in the Natural White color.

Approach over stone steps with views of an oversized arched bay window and noble olive tree

New, structurally sound walls allowed them more freedom to design the interior spaces.

Artwork by Scott Szegeski extends the surfing theme.