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A look at the bathroom sandwiched between the sauna and gym.

Two sinks with angular faucets make this white and wood kitchen island the main prep area in this California kitchen. A long kitchen table protrudes out from the island in a contrasting dark stone with polished nickel legs for a strong visual demarcation between the island and the table, although the two are physically connected.

The tiny budget still allowed room for some strategic splurges, such as the vivid green Verde Ming marble in the house’s only bathroom

This bathroom, tiled in bright blue mosaic to offset the home’s limited materials and color palette, calls for a simple vanity. The sinks, toilets, and tubs are by Villeroy & Boch, while the faucets and towel rails are by Grohe and Avenir, respectively.

The white linens appear almost ghostly against the natural grain of the wood and muted glow of the window's winter light.

A Dual Pebble tufted sectional sofa by Gus Design Group for CB2 is the focal point of the living space. The maple floors are composed of inexpensive “shorts” left over from other projects and sold at a discount.

The adjoining bathroom gets indirect daylight via openings in the brick wall and a transom window.

Bathroom

The renovated stable's living room is extra bright thanks to walls painted with Benjamin Moore’s Atrium White and reflective polished concrete floors. The latter conceal a radiant heating system.

Mirrored upper cabinets make the compact kitchen feel spacious.

In a bathroom otherwise dominated by the neutral tones of Statuario marble, a powder-pink wall of cabinetry adds a colorful contrast—and creates ample storage to boot.

A wall of carpentry on the kids room

A view to the living room