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A colorful playroom for the kids.

Now, the playroom can be accessed by the son’s bedroom or at the hallway. Custom woodwork fashions storage and a window seat.

All the experts agree that it is important for children to have a designated workspace.

The Marigold wallpaper from York Wallcoverings adorns one room, its turquoise and saffron shades shaping the color scheme.

Each inch is accounted for in the 1,916-square-foot home. Cabinets and clever storage for wine are tucked under the stairs.

A special finish brings out the grain in the kitchen's walnut cabinetry.

The updated kitchen continues the white oak cabinetry and paneling from the sitting room, while new poured terrazzo floors throughout offer a durable, period-appropriate flooring solution. "I grew up in Malaysia, and a lot of the older homes have terrazzo tiles,

In the sitting room, designer Dennis Budd of Gast Architects bumped out the foyer space slightly to define an entry colonnade, while new white oak paneling on the far wall creates a mural-like backdrop for the relocated dining area.

Gast Architects embraced the home's original emphasis on indoor/outdoor connections and careful framing of views.

"One of my favorite things about the house is when I'm in the kitchen making food, I can see straight out into the pool,

The 2,110-square-foot home was originally built in 1957 by William Lockett as his personal residence. Michelle and Karim Qazi also own a Cliff May rancho nearby that they are currently renting out.

Moveable walls of glass create a seamless blend of indoor-outdoor living.

To bring the outside in, walls of glass were added in places like the kitchen and master bedroom with the help of a company called Fleetwood Windows & Doors.

Sunlight from the leafy courtyard dapples the airy kitchen.

Clean lines and neutral materials let the environs sing at Miller's former residence on Hummingbird Lane.

A picture window framing the exterior is flanked by some of Miller's collected books and objects.

An exterior shot of the hillside residence offers a glimpse of the property's spectacular vistas.

A design dream team connects a 1980s dwelling to its spectacular site in Paradise Valley, Arizona