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Masi used the same gray slate for the exterior and the fire surround, which boasts a custom wood inset by K. Romeo Inc. The living room also features a custom area rug by SandH Rugs, a Charles sofa by B&B Italia, a pair of PK22 leather chairs by Poul Kjærholm from Fritz Hansen, and an Obi coffee table and tray by Lumifer.

A pantry is tucked inside the “Flatiron” sculpture, in part also inspired by 1950’s Italian furniture designed by Gio Ponti. Thanks to this treatment, there are now easy sight lines between the kitchen and living room.

Mike chose a chic fixture from In Common Width to illuminate the space. “They’re wonderful handmade lights,” he says. A light boucle stool from CB2 makes for a perfect perch.

An armless sofa from Anthropologie creates an extra living space in the upstairs loft.

Dimensional tile lines the walls and the glass enclosure wraps the shower bench. A new skylight brings in natural light to the room, as it doesn’t have an exterior wall.

Helgerson selected white Savoy 1”x4” stacked tiles from Ann Sacks for both the kitchen and bathroom.

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The centerpiece of the living room, a slate grey fireplace, is joined by large arch-shaped windows.

The bedroom in the guesthouse is large and bright, with row windows and vaulted ceilings to maintain it's breeziness.

The teal cabinetry featured in the main home is present in the bedroom as well, adding a splash of color to the guest house.

Wood and marble feature in the guest bathroom, with a walk-in shower that is adorned in tile.

In the bathrooms, a different variety of plaster was employed: Moroccan Tadelakt, selected for its waterproof application. (“You see it in most hammams,” says Grimshaw, who had spent time working in Morroco.)

The living room displays ceramics from Artisafire, a South African nonprofit pottery studio.

The backsplash is composed of Fireclay tile, the floating shelves are from Semihandmade, and the light above the island is by Andrew Neyer. The Virgin of Guadalupe painting that the couple picked up in a flea market in Mexico City is an ode to the home’s Catholic rectory past.