Much of the original layout, casework, interior doors, and trim were retained, maintaining the character and authenticity of the house. New finishes and fixtures were selected to feel intrinsic to the original architecture, extending the material palette and restrained detailing of Osler’s design while introducing contemporary performance and durability.

The original pickled Douglas fir cabinetry was carefully restored, and new cabinetry was fabricated to match. Flooring worn after more than fifty years was refinished or replaced, with the exception of the original terracotta tile in the foyer and dining room, which remained in excellent condition.

In the living room, a niche originally designed for a tea ceremony was reimagined as a built-in seating area with a wood slat ceiling that echoes a similar detail in the dining room. A concealed bar—deliberately designed in quiet contrast to the original millwork—was integrated within the existing cabinetry.

The most significant architectural intervention occurred at the main stair; creating a new opening that connects the first, second, and attic levels. Daylight now moves freely through the center of the house, strengthening visual connections between floors and reinforcing the sense of openness characteristic of Osler’s work.