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In Austin, ceramicist Amanda Rivera helped design the renovation of her family's 1930s Spanish Mediterranean style home. Amanda crafted many of the interior elements herself, including the new ceramic backsplash tile in the kitchen.

On the third floor, the wall outside the kids' bedrooms was left exposed.

The primary bathroom is a recreation of what Peter and Abigail had in Tokyo, particularly a tub that allows one to preset and maintain a desired temperature.

The primary bathroom features floating walnut cabinetry set against Accoya walls.

A fireplace in the primary bedroom, mostly hidden in the wall before renovation, was fully exposed and partially rebuilt, brick by brick.

In the living room, the ceiling rafters were exposed, with their holes and rough texture left untouched.

The meadow is close enough to the glass-walled dining room and kitchen (and screen porch) that the homeowners can feel immersed in nature even while inside.

The retouched meadow between the house and its detached garage/guest room was given a stone walking path.

The existing home already took advantage of the former pool location to create a meadow of flowers and mint, but it was redone by Lynley Ogilvie Landscape Design.

The new kitchen, part of the reconstructed extension, takes advantage of ample glass.

Custom white oak vanities continue the thread in the en-suite bathroom.

Now the ceiling framework gives the room more height, and two taller window units flank either side of the bed, adding to the illusion of more height. Pendants by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen hang above the custom white oak bed designed by Lake Flato Architects.

Large floor-to-ceiling windows and organic-toned furniture and flooring gives the bedroom a natural, texturally rich take.

The seating on the deck just outside the house mirrors the lines of the built-in bench inside and is low enough to not obstruct the windows—and the view.

A view into the open living space, where the large windows allow for abundant natural light.

Laminate joinery in the kitchen was one way Matt was able to save costs. It's a low-spec material but we treated it really carefully to make sure it was all quite refined."

The bathroom is utilitarian with simple white subway tiles and bluestone flooring. The blackout

The in-ground pool is placed between the primary bedroom and the casita.

An H.D. Buttercup Lounge Chair, George Nelson Bench, and Noguchi 1A Table Lamp sit just off the kitchen.