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The new bedrooms in the addition have a playful ceiling treatment. "We took advantage of the shape of the building to give them a whimsical ceiling form," says VW.

Mature vegetation helps the new yard feel more settled.

Pea gravel covers the walkways and outdoor dining area, eliminating the busy grout lines that pavers sometimes have.

The team had a lot of discussions with the owner on the striped pattern of the Moroccan tile in the main bathroom, which makes the space feel larger and blends the green and cream palette used throughout the house.

The marble countertops and gold hardware are a subtle nod to the past, while also fitting into today's trends.

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.

The more planning you do and the fewer changes you make, the higher chance you have of staying within your budget. Take the time to figure out what the scope of the project is and get a sense of how much work is needed so that you can make educated decisions when presented with options.

The front door is painted in Webster Green by Benjamin Moore.