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Exposed trusses celebrate the home's timber construction.

Original artwork by Lauryn Alvarez hangs above the family’s dining set, consisting of a handcrafted white oak table from STILLE HOME, and Nonna Dining Chairs from House of Léon.

A vintage photograph from the 1970s of Leah’s dad skateboarding in California hangs on the fireplace.

Purchased from its original owner, the 1957 dwelling was reinvigorated, and turned into a space the family can call home for many years to come. “It’s been amazing to see new families buy in our neighborhood, and restore the homes back to their midcentury glory,” says Leah.

We designed the kitchen to be able to see straight into our living space, making it easy to watch the kids while preparing meals,” says Leah of the newly opened up living area.

“They are quite cute and very wild,” Leah says of her three kids. The hot tub and surrounding deck were the starting points for the exterior remodel, with the transformed outdoor space incorporating numerous areas for the children to play and explore.

In one of the two kids’ bedrooms, a colorful mural by Taylor Bringhurst cascades down the wall. “She pulls in awesome colors and groovy movements that almost reflect little waves and the sunshine,” says Leah. “We love it.”

“We’ve tried to create a space that feels calm, with warm lighting, soft textures, natural wood pieces, and beach treasures collected from our trips,” says Leah. The living room features a cozy and durable Movie Night Sectional from Sundays, Zero Waste Coffee Table from Avocado, and handcrafted shelving unit by local carpenter Kaleb Redden—putting family mementos and found objects on display.

Several handcrafted pieces by local artist Jim Olarte adorn the home, including this architectural macrame installation on the entry wall, made using old fisherman’s rope found on the beach. “It’s cool seeing him take what was once waste, found by the ocean, and reuse it for something one-of-a-kind and so beautiful,” says Leah.

When neighbors were getting rid of an old half pipe, Leah and Jakeh scooped it up, creating a skate ramp for their kids in the front yard. “We used plants to border it to make it feel like it was always there,” says Leah.

The oak chosen for the cabinetry was “one of those balancing elements between the original wood structure and the ceiling,” says lead interior designer Tina Schnabel.

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The small studio, adjacent to the storage compartments, gives Aaron Trampush a workshop and a place to hang out.