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The staircase handrail was custom designed by Unicus Developments specifically for this renovation. It’s constructed from a combination of iron and unlacquered brass. The craftsman applied a step notch—a linear cutout—to each stair tread.

A deep soaking tub and a large picture window add to the bathroom’s luxurious vibe.

The master bathroom has Calacatta Poanazzo countertops and Portofino Humo semipolished tiles with custom Losagna Taylor brass inserts. The unlacquered brass fixtures are from Watermark’s H-Line, and the lighting is from Rich Brilliant Willing.

An additional dining area boasts George Nakashima chairs and lighting from Flos.

The library looks out on the inner courtyard.

The home’s original footprint, circular front driveway, and original brick facade were preserved.

“We wanted to feel like we were living at our own private retreat,” said Jenn. “That sense of being surrounded by nature was really important to us.”

The staircase that sits at the heart of this renovation spans the levels in sinuous curves.

When Studio Vaaro set about to renovate this house in Toronto's Rathnelly neighborhood, they had to dig deep (literally) in order to expand the space while maintaining the facade.

For Síol Studios, which is an integrated practice with a holistic approach to architecture, interior design, and landscape designs, the renovation was also a chance to restore the garden, creating a landscaped oasis with a sunken fire pit visible from the earthquake shack-slash-revived dining room.

The primary bathroom features a soaking tub, stone slab flooring, and tile from Heath Ceramics.

The daybed is upholstered in performance fabric from Romo.

Now, tall storage cabinets surround a niche with Kappa tile from 41Zero42, this time in a brighter hue, combined with a plainsawn white oak frame and Rosso Verona marble counter.

Homeowner Cynthia Chau chats with two of her daughters in the kitchen of her Seattle home.

The kids' bathroom has a decidedly more youthful feel, with terazzo flooring and vanities and mirrors from West Elm.

New York-based firm Khanna Schultz built a net-positive home in the Hamptons inspired by Japanese design.