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The cabinetry and the rebuilt fireplace—with an asymmetrical hearth and curved mantel—give the music room a retro vibe. “We spent so much time getting that right,"”says Jacoby. “The original fireplace had these curves; we wanted to echo them in the redesigned space.” The glossy green tiles surrounding the fireplace are double-glazed Heath Ceramics 2x4s in a luminous Jade hue.

The primary bathroom is tranquil, with soft blue tile from Fireclay complemented by Carrara marble countertops. The scones are the Mini Glo-Ball from FLOS.

Downstairs, the bathroom is less colorful, embracing texture and material to achieve its calming, minimal vibe. Here, a custom oak vanity anchors the space. The curve of the Rejuvenation mirror nods to the arch of the Kohler faucet. A Caesarstone quartz countertop and Daltile wall tiles round out the room, while Scout Regalia’s SR wall hooks provide a pop of color.

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 home’s new half-bath is tiled in Lili Tile, with a vanity sink from Wayfair, a countertop and backsplash of Silestone Quartz, a faucet from Kingston Brass and wall sconces over sink and toilet by Hinkley.

The main bathroom walls and shower are clad in tile, and illuminated with a clerestory window.

The kitchen features custom-lacquered cabinets with white oak handles and, in lieu of upper cabinets, a wall niche to display dishes.

Jason and Laura Miller-Smith tapped Cover Architecture and EEK Studio to update their Buff and Hensman midcentury home with custom casework, ribbed glass, and a grand fireplace while staying true to the original plans.

Merrill replaced the previous carpet with a similar shag variety.

The tile looks vintage, but was selected and installed as part of the renovation. On the vanity: Kristall Tumbler in Blush by Decor Walther from the Oliver Thom Store.

The original ensuite featured an awkward triangular shower, and was, as Daniel recalls, “the size of a closet. It looked like a powder room.” Clever use of millwork redirected the light from the skylight away from the bedroom and into the bathroom.

The bathroom's shower is wheelchair accessible, if needed.

With an interior clad in wood and outfitted with a CLT bench and desk that laterally brace the small structure, this mobile writing shed is simple but effective. We love the idea of using a few pieces of carefully chosen furniture, especially for a she shed, where space is precious, but the use of the space might be a bit more focused.

The site includes a boat shed and a tractor the family uses to pull their boat to and from the ramp.

Large aggregate concrete pavers lead to the new fire pit. A concrete wall provides privacy and a sense of enclosure.

The living room was kept the same, and existing oak floors refinished.

17. East Facade

18. Drawings