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The bathroom features terrazzo floor tiles—which have a similar pattern to the material used to construct the fireplace in the living room.

The new kitchen-and-dining area connects to the living area and the rear yard.

The living area features

The new primary bedroom is outfitted with a bay window that features a built-in bench.

A skylight in the primary bath harnesses abundant sunlight for the space and gives the feeling of being outdoors. White Caesarstone quartz counters top pale maple cabinetry, lending a serene quality.

Neutral terrazzo flooring and plaster walls offer interest and texture in the upper level bath.

Modern furniture in the primary bedroom adds color and texture without taking away from the main view—a lush green yard with several bamboo groves. "Maybe it's because we're older now, but we've been birding from the bedroom," Emily says with a laugh, noting that the bamboo attracts a lot of avian life.

Clark's bathroom doubles as the guest bathroom.

The shower also has an arched niche with the same patterned tile, and field tile also from Fireclay, in ‘White Wash’ and ‘Blue Velvet.’

The designers were inspired by René’s upbringing in Puerto Rico, choosing Valencia tile from Fireclay to reference the colors and cobblestone streets of Old San Juan, joining it with a custom cane and wood vanity by The Build With Ethan.

Architect Merritt Amanti Palminteri reinvented her family home to add volume, flow, and infinite charm without changing the footprint.

The renovated living room gave the space a splash of white, icluding a fireplace makeover, but retained the original red oak floors.

In the kitchen, quartzite kitchen island countertops and a wall of off-white ceramic tile complement the walnut cabinetry and brass surfaces.

One of two children's bedrooms

The former laundry space was refashioned into a windowside booth, its built-in shelves, walls and ceilings painted red. It's become popular with kids and visitors.

The bathroom was enlivened with a wall of hexagonal blue Pratt & Larson tile.

The renovated second bedroom, outfitted with a wall of storage

In another bathroom, a polka dot wallpaper print creates a playful atmosphere while the dark-toned vanity adds a more serious contrast.