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Just because your kitchen is on the smaller side doesn’t mean you can’t make it as efficient and effective as possible.

Lin specified the String shelving across the walnut panel wall and had it surround a restored Paul McCobb credenza that the couple found at a garage sale twenty years ago. “Almost everything in our apartment has a story,” says Kitty.

The south-facing, open-plan living is flooded with a gentle mid-afternoon light, reinforcing the warmth of the bright, simple interior.

A covered porch on the south side provides comfortably shaded outdoor space, and its roof keeps the high-angle summer sun out of the house.

Although the home's historic front facade needed to be preserved, the back of the residence was ripe for a remodel. The architects cladded the exterior in eastern cedar. The wood is offset with large expanses of glass, as well as yellow accents to add a playful atmosphere.

The white countertops are made from concrete and the wooden cabinets have been painted a subtle shade of sage. The floors are white oak hardwood.

Gray, full-height, seamless cabinetry matches the gray-painted original brick wall. The contrast with the white kitchen island is striking.

The wood deck roof terrace, complete with ample lounge seating, provides astounding views of the city beyond.

White laminated glass creates the shower surround. A blue painted pipe adds a singular color element to the bath space.

The original load bearing wall was replaced with a wood beam and vertical supports, creating a more open floor plan.

Bathroom

Living room

Darker flooring and a fireplace painted black give the room a “moodier” vibe.