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Pale blue drapery sections the kitchen from the rest of the apartment when the residents use the space as an office.

The bathroom, adjacent to the kitchen, features a pale blue exterior wall that ties it to the kitchen area. A mirrored panel on the inside of the door reflects space and light, creating a feeling of spaciousness.

White mosaic tile on the walls of the bathroom creates a fresh and airy aesthetic.

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In the house’s front room Monkman relaxes on a stool from local retailer Andrew Richard Designs. A new window system draws in sunlight and views of the front courtyard designed by local landscape architect Terry McGlade, the building’s former owner.

The double-height wall of windows in the living room looks out on the property and was a big draw on their first walk-through.

As part of the remodel of this 1960s home in Los Angeles, owners Whitney and Carlos painted the exterior a dark charcoal hue and landscaped the property with native, low-maintenance plantings.

For the main entrance, the couple replaced the original wooden door with a pivoting glass door to create greater indoor/outdoor connection and let in more light.

Carlos plays with his son, Rico, in the living room. “Initially we wanted a white couch, but knew that wouldn’t work with a three-year-old,” says Whitney. “Instead we chose a sofa in an accent color that would stand out.”

The remodel involved removing a wall in the kitchen to open up the main living spaces. “I typically prefer having individual rooms for certain purposes, but the open plan works well in a midcentury home,” says Whitney.

The dining area features floor-to-ceiling picture windows and black-framed glass doors that open onto the back patio.

The addition of skylights throughout the home brings in natural light, which bounces off clean white walls.