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Here, laminate kitchen cabinets are topped with Corian in Glacier White for a fresh and fun color-blocked look.

The front deck is a perfect extension of the indoor space divided in a dining and seating area. Green portable lamps via Hay have a low glow to keep the party going after the sun sets.

A desk area provides a workspace away from the main living area.

Contrasting the downstairs bath, the one in the loft is finished in mostly white.

Red Line Woodworking fashioned new fronts for the existing solid oak cabinetry.

Black tile covers the downstairs shower.

The crown jewel of the down stairs bathroom is a custom basalt stone sink sourced from Etsy seller AegeanMarble. Alta Projects was inspired by the stone that’s seen throughout Yosemite National Park, most notably in El Capitan.

A custom banquette anchors a vintage table with a Nelson Saucer Bubble Pendant hanging above and vintage Scandinavian sconces rewired for accent lighting on the wall. The banquette’s placement against the wall allows for easy circulation through the room to the rear of the house.

The home's slightly-relocated front door, now recessed into the house in order to provide a covered entry

The team dug down two feet in the basement to add ceiling height and remodel while staying within the footprint of the house. “Without doing an addition, we could more than double the square footage in the house,” says Jake. A concrete bench topped with wood runs sixty-five feet along the perimeter of the room, and serves as a useful bench.

Floor Plan of Lofty Retreat by Nova Tayona

"We worked closely with the clients to source all the 'accessories' for this project—lighting, hardware, and plumbing,

The former closet was transformed by opening up the wall to the bedroom and adding a skylight above the bathtub. The light timber joinery and bright white surfaces enhance the feeling of light.

The new bedroom is a bright, open space with views to mature trees and distant views to Lake Ontario. "T

The renovated second bedroom, outfitted with a wall of storage

Architect Merritt Amanti Palminteri reinvented her family home to add volume, flow, and infinite charm without changing the footprint.

Floor Plan of Monterey Family Bungalow by Merritt Amanti Palminteri