Storage

A birch staircase features extensive storage and contrasts with the concrete floors and the reclaimed brick of the partial wall. The wire stool was designed by Cees Brakman, and the ceiling beams are made from pine.

In the dining area, a custom birch bookcase is inset into a partial wall of brick that was salvaged from the previous house that stood on the lot.

The architects bought standard-size cabinets and played around with different configurations to make the layout feel bespoke at an affordable cost.

The architects designed the home’s expansion with the knowledge that the owners plan to continue the renovation when their budget allows it. "We wanted to put everything in the right place so it doesn’t have to be undone later," says Corti.

The master suite also features a private living room, giving Antonio and Estela their own completely separate space to relax in.

The front door opens directly onto the central courtyard and interior tree, setting the tone for the entire interior.

Built-in cabinetry allows for anything and everything to be tucked away out of sight to maintain the home's sleek minimalism.

“In every season, in every setting, it’s beautiful,” says Emilie.

Beaulieu made the closets a bit deeper so as to make the storage capabilities more comprehensive.

Hynam built additional storage along one angled wall of the bedroom loft and beneath the skylight.

Consider realistic DIY limitations. If you’ve never delved into plumbing or electrical work before, a major renovation is usually not the right time to get started, as this type of work is best left to professionals. Even something as seemingly simple as demolition work can quickly become more complex if you are replacing plumbing or electrical fixtures.

In his renovation of Kate Brien Kitz and David Kitz’s Los Angeles home, architect Andrew Hall reinterpreted the original gable roof and siding. Landscape designers Mary Lange and Molly Funk transformed the yard with drought-tolerant plants. The walkway decking is from Kebony kebony, the Seaspray paint from Benjamin Moore, and the front door hardware from Emtek.

They created overhead storage for the camper by stringing bungee cord between birch plywood brackets cut using a CNC router.

Joshua shared a video of his closet in action on TikTok in December that has amassed more than 410,000 views. He admits that the closet "isn’t the easiest to use, but it’s the most practical" for his tiny room.