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Master Ensuite with Skylight

The main bathroom, with a prominently placed soaking tub, is a restorative haven within the home. "My favorite part [of the home] is the bathtub, which has a clerestory window of the downtown skyline, and another window that looks out to see the Hollywood sign in the distance," shares Melanie. The luminous space features ceramic floor tile from Ceramic Technics in Ecco Mineral Stone 2.0, Wilsonart quartz counters in Rio Upano, and a white LED sconce by StudioM. The white oak vanity was custom designed by OPEN For Humans.

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

In the dining area, a Guild chandelier hangs above a table and chairs from Carl Hansen.

The angle of the custom range hood creates, in negative space, the same trapezoidal shape as the exterior. Cabinets are IKEA with custom-painted fronts.

The bathroom features a stunning floor-to-ceiling window.

"The kitchen is pretty small, so we were inspired by Japanese design where everything is highly organized,

Brutalist materials like concrete and steel are balanced by the gentleness of the wooden carpentry. Ash wood is used for the cabinetry throughout, from kitchen cabinets to storage units.

Quartzite kitchen island countertops and a wall of off-white ceramic tile between the doorways complement the space's walnut cabinetry and brass surfaces.

Local craftsmen made-to- measure bench and banquette in oak, with matching shelves and built-in drawers to maximize storage.

The corridor features a rich tapestry of textures and colour.

Sheer, lightweight curtains can be closed to separate the studio from the garden. “It’s a very quiet space where you can retreat into your own thoughts, read, write, and think,” says architect Cristian Stefanescu.

Homeowners Izabel and Paul made a large open kitchen a top priority, insisting on counters at double the standard width.

On the home's east side, the overhang created by the second story volume shades the front door while still allowing morning light into the bedrooms.

Hexagonal penny tile ascends from floor to ceiling in the skylit primary bathroom.

Niki and Gustavo splurged on more permanent finishes and budgeted on items, like faucets and shelves, that could be easily upgraded over time.