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The balance of mint green-painted ironwork, plants, pool, and blue sky capture the warmth of the Mérida indoor-outdoor living environment.

Mint green-painted ironwork and tiles connect the indoors to the outside more fluidly.

Plywood lines the attic guestroom of Mattie Iverson’s revamped Tudor home in the Queen Anne section of Seattle. The floor lamp is by Frandsen and the duvet is from Pottery Barn. The similarly colored bed frame lends a sense of serene continuity, and appears to float in the stripped-down space.

The dining room, living room, kitchen, and playroom all flow into one another.

A Neuro light by Davide Groppi hangs near a Projecteur 165 Pincer Clip light by Le Corbusier for NEMO.

The wood-wrapped footbridge on the floor above defines the passage into the living room.

A large window was added in the expanded master bathroom shower to maximize daylight. Doors in the master bedroom had to be relocated to coordinate with the new master bathroom layout. This was the only work undertaken in the bedrooms during the renovation.

The floating oak staircase in the first-floor family room leads to the rooftop garden, which features a lounge area, grill, and small bar room with a restroom. Bespoke oak shelving behind the stair offers a display area for books and other objects.

Tembo stools by Note Designs Studio add cheer to the serene kitchen.

Detailed casework and built-in furniture run throughout the home.

Exposed beams and rafters crown the guest bedroom.

The flooring is porcelain Portofino Humo semipolished tile with custom Losagna Taylor brass inserts.

The library looks out on the inner courtyard.

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

The Nero Marquina marble floor in the kitchen is actually repurposed material from the unit's original kitchen flooring.

Otten chose a light color palette of soft green lacquer set against sandblasted pine veneer to keep the space looking as fresh as possible. "The round form on the ceiling is just to hide the cooking hood," he says.

The homeowners can now perch on a wraparound bench and look out to the backyard. The pendant lights in the corner are from Pop and Scott.

The white, light interior palette contrasts with the shell's dark tones.

The rear garden, visible from this living court, includes a vegetable patch, fruit trees, and lawn for plenty of play area.