In the main living room, all of the Philippine mahogany wood paneling was refinished, there are new windows and doors (and the corresponding redwood trim was refinished), and skylights were added to the existing ceiling soffit. However, the fireplace mantel and tile was left as is since it’s an integral design element to the original architecture.

“We sourced vintage furniture and restored it to blend old and new and create a more authentic feel to the space,” Stefanie shared.

“We tried to preserve the original finish on the front door, but the woods’ condition made it not possible,” Stefanie recalled.  “Instead we painted the door a dark navy, setting the tone on the exterior for the color palette of the interior space.”

In the family room, a new fireplace harmonizes with original design, while a cement hearth echoes the kitchen countertops.

The kitchen was relocated and expanded to improve efficiency for the family. Style-wise, concrete countertops tie into the fireplaces in both the living (original) and family rooms. They used tile from Fireclay and added shelves to give the kitchen design an updated yet still mid century feel.

A modern wall of white cabinets pops in the space and creates a grounding palette against all the existing wood.

Bathrooms were gutted but kept in the original footprint. These spaces were updated with skylights, floating cabinets, and walls of tile that highlight the original detailing and architecture.