Kitchen

The master bath is clad in Area tiles from Mirage.

The new kitchen features ceiling-to-countertop tiles in a grid pattern, which reappears throughout the home. The globe flush mount overhead is from Anthropologie, while the hardware is from Altas Homewares and Alno Hardware.

The couple behind Field Theory help their brother reimagine a dreary 1890s estate as the irresistibly chic Hotel Lilien.

The redwood elements, including the trellis, help create a sense of “layering” at the home’s exterior. Sustainability is just one of the reasons Lundberg chose to incorporate redwood from Humboldt Sawmill into the design. “Their commitment to sustainably harvesting their redwood forest is something I’ve always supported,” he says. “They are great stewards of the land.”

The home’s living room benefits from the unlocked volume introduced by the new gable, with soaring ceilings drawing the eye to the outdoors.

Steel windows, doors, and trusses add contrast and visual intrigue to the design—all built by homeowner Tim McDonald and his son Branden. The new doors and terrace introduce a visual and functional link between outdoors and in.

Other pieces of furniture were sourced from vintage dealers. The chest of drawers was lacquered in a brick hue to match the color of a neighboring building.

The 1,400-square-foot house could not be expanded beyond its original footprint, but the owners appreciated its relative modesty in choosing not to add a second story.

Homeowners Jamie and Cleo eschewed the option to add a second story, as their neighbor had chosen, instead doubling down on their "jewel box."

Metal, brick, and wood harmonize near the entrance of the house.

The concrete block is now covered in light-colored stucco, grey lap siding, and charcoal metal trim. The front door is painted teal and surrounded by clear-coated Maple.

The small outdoor sitting area just outside the den features a striking brise soleil.

Efe Kababulut’s apartment in Istanbul overlooks the Bosphorus Strait through floor-to-ceiling sliders.

The study room is a cosy space with additional light from the screen-like windows that looks to the main living areas.