Interior

A Woolly Pocket planter hangs on the steel beam above a polished-concrete floor warmed by radiant heat.

A hole left by the previous stove flue has been transformed into a work of art: a custom piece by Doug Spencer made with smoke and glass. It’s surrounded by a charred wood frame that echoes the home’s exterior.

Nathaniel made a point to preserve the tan slump block brick from the original house.

Inspired by a Moroccan design Nathaniel discovered, the front door was custom-made by a local craftsperson to fit the space.

A Danish Morso wood stove is a focal point of the living room, where the family's Miniature Bull Terrier Hank naps on the sofa.

The primary bedroom awaits down the hall, complete with a vaulted, wood-paneled ceiling.

"Tiles were very important to Julie,

The renovation reconfigured the kitchen to include a peninsula, which has a secondary level for the owners' wheelchair-using daughter.

Rice is a must for the family's meals. The rice cooker comes out onto the counter when it's time to cook.

The rice cooker garage.

The proximity of the kitchen island, which seats four, makes it easy for the couple to serve dishes fresh from the stove.

The bathrooms were modeled after Japanese ryokans. Here in the main bathroom, muted Fireclay tiles clad the shower, which features a built-in bench and Purist fixtures from Kohler.

Viewed from the entrance, the kitchen is a streamlined composition thanks to sleek concrete countertops by Caesarstone and Basis cabinet fronts by Reform. There’s a contemporary induction cooktop, fridge, and wall oven by Dacor. Viso counter stools by Muuto pull up to the island, embellished by a Linear pendant light by Kuzco above.

The third-level bar and kitchenette have four openings with wood coverings that slide away. The space is perfect for “wine and ceviche—for enjoying the sunset,” says Ernesto. The table, designed by Ellen, nests into concrete banquette seating. To connect the bar with the top-level viewing deck, Yektajo inserted a spiral staircase with a compact footprint to preserve the views.

Designer Raili Clasen forged through a challenging loan process to salvage a rundown property—saving its bocce court in the process.

The custom dining table—which was made by a local artisan—is located in front of west-facing windows that frame the sunset in the evenings. The table can be easily moved inside or out depending on the weather.