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Polished concrete floors and pale clay plaster on the walls were used throughout the kitchen and living spaces.

No one wanted to alter the stairway, and kept its original design intact. New windows and a clever and sleek wood staircase highlight the private courtyard outside.

A custom dining table by Godar Furniture can seat up to 12 with an extension. Its walnut base lightly contrasts the oak chairs with leather seats. In the background, a coffee bar was organized by Haven Home.

The rooftop garden serves multiple purposes, including as a rainwater collector and natural air conditioner. To maximize garden area, HOP limited the number of skylights to two.

The addition contrasts with the main house in dramatic fashion, which was, according to Cerrone, "the main point". "The extension needed to be something different, more modern, and built with sustainable materials,

Floor Plan of Templeton Eichler by Blaine Architects

The same large format porcelain was used for the exterior patio, which is flush with the thresholds on the sliding glass doors. Blaine added a small bumpout at the end to accommodate a larger primary suite shower.

New living spaces now provide enclosure to create a 400-square-foot, open-air atrium at the center of the home.

The couple installed a new glass accordion door that fills the living/dining area with light and improves access to the backyard.

A new bird's nest office in the loft atop the reoriented stair creates opportunities for views of the golf course in the distance. The desk and bench are custom built-ins, and the chair is from Blu Dot.

Adding storage under the new stair maximizes the kitchen's footprint. Hemlock wood on the stair was stained to complement the casework. The faucet is from Brizo and the green backsplash tile is Heath.

In the relocated kitchen, on the annex's ground floor, a whole wall, from cabinets to backsplashes (as well as the adjacent island), was painted green, as if they're single pieces of furniture.

In the primary bedroom is a vintage burlwood bedside table by Milo Baughman.