k YODER design (kYd) collaborated with Louise Cohen Interiors on the restoration of a well-preserved 1957 International Style home with original interior design by William Pahlmann. The renovation gives the house improved indoor-outdoor living spaces and accommodates entertaining at both intimate and larger scales.

The home’s most dramatic new space looks like it has always been part of the house. kYd designed a new library, wet bar, and conversation pit in an unused exterior courtyard between the home and garage. The addition takes cues from the original architecture, using clerestory windows and full glass panels to frame bookshelves without directly exposing the books to UV light. The home’s original walnut millwork became the anchor for all other elements and finishes, with boldly colored and patterned accents placed judiciously throughout. A significant amount of new millwork was crafted to match or complement the existing, including the slatted-detail millwork in the new bar.

New heated porcelain tile flooring laid in a herringbone pattern unifies the public-facing rooms – replacing a patchwork of carpet, slate, and cork – while new carpet defines the ‘back-of-house’ spaces. A new home automation system with integrated smart lighting complements vintage lighting fixtures throughout the house. The millwork and flooring provide a perfect foil for the couple’s well-curated assemblage of vintage modernist furniture, accessories, lighting, and art.