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While Leah and Kyle were unable to expand the compact primary bathroom, a skylight was added when the roof was replaced. “By adding a skylight and beautiful tile, we made it feel like a little spa even with it being a small footprint,” says Leah. Tile selections from Zia Tile include Apollo 12x12 for the floors and countertop, and Dune 4x4 for the shower walls.

The primary suite opens to a front yard patio.

The living room has a gray rug by Tai Ping Carpets, rust-colored B&B Italia sofas, a pendant by David Weeks, and a frieze of butterflies by artist Kirk Maxon inspired by birds that flutter in the treetops outside Roberta’s balcony. Blinds, pocketed in the soffit above the doors, come down automatically when the sun is too bright.

Practical, long-lasting finishes throughout meet Roberta’s dictum that everything should be easy to use. Stone-like Cambria quartz backsplashes and seamless countertops don’t have grout, making it easier to keep things clean.

The other bathroom has a soaking tub and a walk in shower with deep green wall tiles and contemporary fixtures.

One of two bathrooms has floor-to-ceiling tiles in a calming blue shade.

"They wanted to get rid of the tall bypassing sliding track mirrored closet doors in the primary bedroom and replace them with something more accessible and functional,

Architect Fareez Giga deploys a suite of custom built-ins to upgrade a 715-square-foot flat for a bibliophile and a passionate cook.

Slatted wood was used for the living room entertainment center in order to conceal an air conditioning unit while letting air pass through. The wood pattern continues in the rest of the piece for consistency.

The old farmhouse came with almost half an acre of land, creating plenty of opportunity for outdoor spaces.

The kitchen showcases quartz counters, white-painted cabinetry, open shelves, and a Prestige range with a hickory-covered hood.

After reading about landscape designer Ryan McWhirter’s firm in a local paper, architect Karin Scott reached out about working on a San Antonio, Texas, lot where she and her husband were building their new home.

The primary bedroom features a massive window and rift cut white oak built-in shelving.

OBY prefab ADU floor plan