REAL HOME 101

TYPE OF HOME: 1962 pitched- roof Eichler.

BACKGROUND: Purchased three years ago, the home was missing much of its original midcentury charm. The homeowners enlisted Pamela Lin- Tam and her team at Urbanism Designs to lead the renovation, with a particular focus on the living areas.

COLOR SCHEME: Black, white and warm walnut.

INNOVATIVE IDEA: For the backsplash, the design team laid out the halfhexagon tiles in a braid pattern rather than recreating a hexagon. Paired with the slight color and shape variations in the handmade tiles, the backsplash gives subtle dimension to the kitchen space.