Built-ins were pared back, ceiling fixtures were swapped for warm side lighting, and a shared wall was reinforced for acoustic privacy. A compact kitchen was designed to feel seamless—incorporating a ceramic cooktop and hidden convection oven into a minimal footprint. The new entry landing, built in varnished plywood, stretches sideways into a custom bench for the dining nook before stepping down to cork flooring—visually unifying the various zones and grounding the space in a soft, natural palette.