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An embedded lighting detail in the office area of the photo studio.

In leafy northwest Washington, D.C., a two-story addition expands a 1936 home without overwhelming it.

The new upstairs bathroom, inspired by a 1992 Robin Williams movie, juxtaposes hexagonal and rectangular white tiles, as well as blue grout with four pops of yellow metal (matching the color of the original house's front door).

Two-tone cabinets anchor the kitchen, including stained white oak on the bottom and white uppers.

The office also offers a serene view of the new atrium.

The revamped kitchen includes custom oak cabinets, quartz countertops and an H.D. Buttercup Lounge Chair as an accent.

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 renovation took 2.5 years, in part due to common Covid-related delays, and was officially completed in June 2023.

Lee helped the couple source lighting, like the Nuura Anoli pendants above the kitchen island. “We're constantly having meals at home,” says Serena. “We get a CSA and I like to cook, so it's nice to have a lot of space in the kitchen, and have it be really functional for cooking and entertaining.”

Architect Merritt Amanti Palminteri reinvented her family home to add volume, flow, and infinite charm without changing the footprint.

The living area in the main home is a spacious volume that opens onto the wraparound deck. The suspended bridge between the primary suite and the study blends with the interior architecture.

The carriage house, which sits just east of the main residence, is a modern interpretation of a Vermont barn. The building's lofted bedroom is topped by an elegant ceiling of Vermont ash.

Though the new dining area is compact, it's open to the kitchen, the living area, and the backyard.

The balcony is an important part of tropical living, allowing one to enjoy breeze and light but also shade.