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An original boiler the designers discovered during the renovation was kept in the kitchen as decoration. The counter is white pine, and the green tiles were sourced from Can Benito a studio in Mallorca.

The kitchen was designed with mixed materials: walnut base cabinets and white upper cabinets as well as a butcher block island countertop mixed with black granite counters. Walnut was chosen for the base cabinets to hide dirty fingerprints created by the kids, and white upper cabinets were placed at top to avoid constant maintenance. The backsplash tile is by Fireclay Tile. The pendant lights are by Schoolhouse Electric.

In the kitchen, the designers also considered lighting design with cabinet lighting both under and above the cabinets. The backsplash tile is by Fireclay Tile. The hood range is custom wrapped in blackened steel by Joe Chambers.

The kitchen backsplash features geometric wall tiles from Wayfair, while floating, open shelves create a pleasing display of mini succulents.

A handmade Fireclay backsplash resembles turntables as a nod to the couple’s love of music.

An open shelf displays the couple’s glassware collection.

The new kitchen features green kit kat tiles, a terrazzo-effect rubber floor, white cabinetry, and cherry wood veneered cabinets. The client originally wanted teak cabinets, but 4 S Architecture recommended using cherry wood instead as it is more sustainable but has the same warm tones as teak. “We couldn’t get behind teak as a product so we used FSC certified European cherry that has less air miles than American cherry,” explains architect Julia Hamson. “The client was really pleased with the result.”

In the bathroom, both the white and green wall tile is the "Kappa

The circulation now moves through this portion of the kitchen, but the cook is protected by the U-shape on the opposite wall. The niche is a functional spot for making coffee or kids' lunches, out of the main cook's path.

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Living room

Erin Adams tile adds interest and color to a minimal bathroom

The original kitchen, complete with Krisel-designed pegboard cabinetry, remains in place.

Heath Ceramics tile and Hygge & West wallpaper make for a cheerful combination.

In the skylit master bathroom, Dandelion tile from Marrakech Design is paired with tile from Ann Sacks. The fixtures are by California Faucets and the mirror is from Paris Mirrors.

The furniture comes from antique shops and flea markets.