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The dining and living space are a few steps down from the rest of the house, creating a wider volume for these public areas.

An Andrew Sutherland artwork was turned into a custom wallpaper design.

An entry nook framed in walnut is a spot to drop bags, shoes, and coats.

A James Sutherland piece hangs beside the fireplace.

Speckled white granite covers the floors inside, and extends to the outdoor patios.

The walnut-framed bay window is a favorite spot for the children. “My eldest son, the moment he arrives at home after school, makes a beeline for that pop out,” says Bonnie. “He wants to eat his lunch right there build his Legos in that space.”

Walnut cabinets are paired with Pietra Grey marble on the counters and backsplash. The island stools are by furniture designer Andrew Dominic, while James Mudge fashioned the dining table and chairs, and the light is Arkivio. A display cabinet has fluted glass, in a nod to the home’s original midcentury era.

With such sharp lines between dark and light, a high quality of craftsmanship in the build-out was key. “There's no tolerances at all,” says Béliveau. From the alignment between the wood on the floor and the tiles, to the oak cabinetry and black lacquered bathroom storage, “Everything had to be dialed in so precisely.”

One of the home’s six bathrooms, the spa-like space favors natural materials like textural wood and stone.

The family room showcases the home's architectural details, with baltic birch plywood and white oak flooring.

A new powder room replaces a shallow closet that stood beside the dining room. The clients, who have two cats, selected whimsical wallpaper for the small space.

Architect Sarah Jacoby uncovers the beauty in a timeworn home with moody interiors, a bevy of built-ins, and an unusual bedroom sink.

Moody tones reflecting the earthy tones of Canggu continue from the exterior into the kitchen, setting a calm tone. The dining table in the foreground was made in Jepara. “Indonesian craftsmanship with wood is one of the luxuries available to us here,” says Rod.

A loster screen mediates the sun’s rays as it filters in to the living areas from the west at sunset, gently illuminating the natural teak wood that in turn balances the home’s dark palette.

Bedrosians ceramic tile was used on the walls and ceiling in the master bathroom.

The renovated kitchen is open, airy, and connected to the rest of the main level. Plum Projects used Bedrosians Magnifica Luxe polished white porcelain for the island, countertops, and backsplash. The black upper cabinets are made from Richlite: a durable, sustainable material made from recycled paper.

A multi-purpose office and pantry is located on the home's main level. “It’s a private space, but it feels open,” says architect Drew Daly. “Traditionally in Japan, the doors are made using rice paper, but we did an architectural play on that using a slatted wall that creates translucency."

White oak floors, new windows, and a honed Brazilian Soapstone fireplace are a modern refresh.

A focus on materiality and minimal lines takes inspired from Japanese architecture.