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Listening/reading room with USM Haller media console, leather armchairs from ABC Carpet & Home, and Quad ESL 57 electrostatic speakers

A colorful half bath was added in what was an old laundry porch. New siding was installed along the rear facing side of this wall as an ode to what was once the existing rear wall of the home.

The new dining room and screened porch extend from the kitchen, allowing the living room to feel more spacious.

The new, attached ADU is rented out as a passive source of income that is helping Amanda finance the project.

The sisters were actively implementing design moves that wouldn't add to the cost. "We were always looking for those opportunities and the one that’s most visible is the semi-arch there,

The clawfoot tub was a salvaged find, while reclaimed wood was used for the shelving.

An inviting entry nook—now featuring an Album surfboard and Cultiver towels—welcomes guests to the house.

The deck connecting the two buildings has an outdoor rain shower and a soaking tub, both part of the property’s gray-water system.

A balcony adjoins one of the secondary bedrooms.

The walls of the home are intentionally bare, meant to draw the eye out of the windows and onto the natural art a few steps away.

Another burst of color awaits in the hall that separates the living areas from the bedrooms.

The sunroom in the ADU boasts a clear polycarbonate ceiling with millwork adding storage and concealing the washer-dryer.

A solo backyard container houses a photo studio and storage space.

The interior decor is Scandinavian-inspired, while also incorporating a 70s feel.

The front of the renovated property features clean lines and few materials to not overwhelm its corner of the neighborhood.

The couple wanted to make sure that their home was distinctive from the other modern properties that were popping up in Venice Beach, thanks to plenty of bespoke features.

The entire property is less than 450 square feet, but feels much larger thanks to careful planning.

The Cesca chair is a design dating from 1968, and is ubiquitous in Mediterranean decor.