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A window seat was added at the back of the house framing the rear garden. “It’s our favourite space to sit on a cold, rainy winter night when you can hear the tapping sound of rain drops on the glass roof above,” says Rowan.

In the open-plan kitchen and dining room, Mandy recreated a central storage wall she had also devised for their previous apartment to organize, and hide, the couple’s belongings.

The living room once had low ceilings, but moving the insulation to the roof plane allowed for dramatic plays of volume and light.

Thanks to updated appliances, a new backsplash, and a fresh coat of paint, the updated kitchen is decidedly cool and collected.

All of the bathrooms were treated to a full remodel and now come with all new fixtures.

The garage turned casita/pool house features a custom plywood bed, bench, and cabinetry.

In the primary bedroom, SchoolHouse Electric Reading Lamps, custom Sisal rugs, and tousled linen bedding create warmth and neutral texture.

The dining space features the Gather Table and Salt Chairs, both by Design Within Reach, a Noguchi Akari 75A ceiling lamp, and a framed Raf Simons blanket that doubles as unexpected artwork.

Brian selected Private Black by Behr for the exterior's dark brown paint.

Brian pulled out the wall-to-wall carpeting that was installed throughout much of the home to reveal the original concrete floors underneath, which had rampant cracks. He grinded the floors down and sealed them as matte as possible.

The white sectional is by ABC Carpet & Home. It’s surrounded by a custom Sisal rug, a concrete coffee table by CB2, and a vintage wooden bench sourced from Found Object.

The extension’s exterior walls and roof is wrapped in Scottish larch cladding.

A discerning pairing of treasured art and items lends some corners of the home a gallery-like feel.

The home, originally a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom house, was originally purchased by Sylvia Rocha as a place for her and her daughter to live. Now, more than 25 years later, Sylvia's daughter and grandson, Jax, continue to spend time at the house; Jax even has his own room in the expanded second floor loft area.