Seating

The bathroom is a “compromise” for the couple, as Michelle didn’t want tile, and Augustin preferred the space to have a darker wall finish. They agreed to ensconce it in charcoal-colored plaster. The stools are by River Valadez.

“I just love looking at how the sun and the light enters the house,” says Augustin. “That's something that you can’t imagine in the rendering…You only experience it in full once you live in the place. I really enjoy discovering it still to this day, throughout the seasons.”

Neutral terrazzo flooring and plaster walls offer interest and texture in the upper level bath.

A skylight in the primary bath harnesses abundant sunlight for the space and gives the feeling of being outdoors. White Caesarstone quartz counters top pale maple cabinetry, lending a serene quality.

"In the kitchen, cluttered soffits were removed and a larger opening to the dining room was introduced."

“It was decided early on in the planning phase to honor the history and original architecture of this home and treat it primarily as a restoration project.”

The backsplash is made of large cement tiles that were sawed into smaller pieces and rearranged to give a mottled look. An appliance garage hides the "non-sexy things you want to put away," laughs Andrew—the blender, the toaster, and so on.

Now, an eight-foot sliding door brings light into the kitchen and enables fluid movement between inside and out. The wider steps can serve as seats during a party, and they make for a graceful transition to the yard.

A claw-foot tub is combined with a wall-hung sink and a contemporary medicine cabinet by Kerf, continuing the tension between old and new. A new skylight brings in plenty of sunlight.