Before & After: Tour a renovated Smith and Williams home

The front of the house features natural stone, a material that architect John Bertram feels “anchors” the home. The home’s original U-shaped driveway was replaced with a circular entrance.

A detail of the facade of the 1963 home.

Poured-in-place white terrazzo flooring brightens the entry and corridor.

And after

Upon entering, the courtyard, right, and the backyard, left, are immediately apparent.

The living room looks as it did when the house was built in 1963.

A vignette in the living room

A shoji screen, original to the house, adds a Japanese feel to the living room and study.

Detail of a light fixture in the living room

New gray paint on the windows and white terrazzo floors brighten the study.

Another view of the study, facing the courtyard.

The guest bedroom

An art-filled salon wall in 7-year-old Fanny’s bedroom

Homeowner Jenny Levy wanted as much light as possible. In the master bedroom, architect John Bertram added clerestory windows to bring in more light.

A new pool is removed from the house at the top of a steep slope.