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Wood panelling brings a warmth to the concrete-and-white space.

The family relaxes in the home’s new foyer

Woods & Water northwest view

Sightlines throughout the house give glimpses to the exterior architecture. Here, a window in the primary bedroom looks out onto an original brick screen at the front of the house. Minimal décor and light-toned textiles bring a sense of serenity to the space.

From the beach, perched on the cliff

The family dog, Bruno, "loves to nap by the fireplace,

The private outdoor space showcases the renovation's south-facing windows, which were installed to connect the indoors with the yard.

The renovation included an additional bathroom, to round out the total to two.

"The client had sourced some period-appropriate inspirational images and asked us to run with it,

The living room features a Malibu sofa from Kasala, and it sits above a Moroccan wool carpet the owner inherited.

"The arched shower was not part of original plan,

The floor throughout the home is white oak, and the yellow bath tile is from Heath in California.

The master bedroom features large windows that work to expand the small space. The natural light also brings the palette of natural materials to life. "We went all natural by filling the space with organic textures in soft tones—wool for warmth under the feet, simply detailed elm veneer joinery, gently oiled, pink or cream clay walls for porosity and soft tones, and linen curtains for translucency,

Extension with full height steel frames glazing

To avoid the sight of dirty dishes, the sink is on the side rather than in the island, where instead an induction stove from Bora (with a cleverly designed down-draw exhaust system) makes the kitchen “really social,” says Kate. “One of us can be cooking while the other can sit and have a glass of wine.”

The ceramic floor tiles are from Ciot, while the ceramic wall tiles are from Céragrès.