Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? When it comes to houses, this lovely old 1919 Hyde Park home is now the smartest, most modern, kid on the block.

A funky downstairs half bath is tucked in beneath the stairs. Unique crocodile patterned brown tiles found by Mary at Agape Tile, a small, local specialty tile shop, make a statement on the back wall. Combined with the Neo-Metro sink made of an amber colored resin composite that lights up from...

Two sleek islands are topped with white Caesarstone, a highly polished quartz material, and fronted by zebrawood cabinet doors. This type of minimalist design requires keeping clutter at bay. A full wall of cabinetry offers plenty of storage for excess items behind tall doors made of Afrormosia...

Upstairs, the master bedroom suite is the real stunner. Mirroring the kitchen, one wall of the sleeping space features a full wall of wood cabinets, which hide plentiful drawers, hanging rods and storage space. A platform bed with simple beige bed linens creates a calm Zen-inspired feel. A lovely...

The original staircase of this home was removed and replaced with a floating central staircase of thick, maple steps supported on a black steel frame anchored by a column paneled with Afrormosia wood. A built-in wine cooler is hidden behind the column. Sleek, brushed stainless steel railings...

Photos by Johan Roetz.

Just as large as the sleeping space is the bathroom, which features a custom-made concrete slab sink top, a glassed steam shower and a free-standing soaker tub which fills from an overhead water stream. The toilet and bidet are housed in a separate chamber.

Just as large as the sleeping space is the bathroom, which features a custom-made concrete slab sink top, a glassed steam shower and a free-standing soaker tub which fills from an overhead water stream. The toilet and bidet are housed in a separate chamber.