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Solomon Troupe Architects designed this 430-square-foot backyard bedroom suite for the owners to retreat to when their family comes to visit.

As elsewhere, the floors are concrete and the casework is crafted of reclaimed sinker cypress.

The increased square footage and the outdoor patios are welcome additions to the home.

The new open-plan living/dining/kitchen space benefits from the raised ceiling height and the addition of the clerestory windows on the south, west and north sides.

A private patio complete with an outdoor shower lies just off the master bedroom. The Cle tiles in the kitchen also feature here, unifying the outdoor space.

The studio is oriented toward the garden for privacy and views.

The new kitchen has custom walnut cabinetry throughout. “Walnut just creates that warmth and works well with a lot of mid-century materials,” says Lin. “It’s just a good base layer.”

New terrazzo floors spread the light around. The Ikea table is surrounded by Frank Gehry chairs that the couple bought shortly after the design debuted.

After the overwhelming success of their first prefab model in 2019, Haus.Me has revealed their latest project—the Microhaus. Measuring 120 square feet and offered at $50,000, the tiny unit is delivered fully assembled and ready to use.

In the kitchen, Eames chairs flank a custom dining table, and the pendant is by Wever & Ducré.

Now, an eight-foot sliding door brings light into the kitchen and enables fluid movement between inside and out. The wider steps can serve as seats during a party, and they make for a graceful transition to the yard.

The preserved brick chimney was exposed and cleaned up in the remodel. A classic Smeg range and exhaust hood create a pleasing contrast with the contemporary Kerf cabinetry.

The firm shrank the footprint of the front porch to give the living room more interior space. New fir casework can be found throughout the renovation, and the siding is painted in Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron.

The home’s 2,340 square feet span the upper and lower levels, while the basement can serve as an independent ADU, home office, or guest quarters. The lower-level entry is now more comfortable, with a wide waiting area protected from the weather overhead.

Now, the kitchen is an open-plan family hub in the addition.