# Spanish-Style Home Renovation Without Adding Space

> AAHA Studio and Nickey Kehoe transformed a 5,200+ sq ft Brentwood home without adding square footage, creating a refreshed Spanish-style space that works better for the family.
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- Summary: AAHA Studio and Nickey Kehoe transformed a 5,200+ sq ft Brentwood home without adding square footage, creating a refreshed Spanish-style space that works…
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## Home Renovation Challenge
A 5,200-plus square feet Brentwood home needed a rethink instead of expansion to work better for its family.
## Design Team
Harper Halprin and Aaron Leshtz of AAHA Studio, alongside Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe of Nickey Kehoe, reimagined the home over two years.
## Key Goal
The renovation aimed to refresh the home without losing its time-worn character, using terracotta floors and revived Spanish architectural details.
## Mudler Innovation
The 'mudler' combines mudroom and butler's pantry functions in a single space, solving the homeowners' need for both without adding square footage.
## Living Room Transformation
Arched openings connect living spaces, with a sculptural fireplace, deep blue upholstery, and collected wooden furniture balancing Spanish architecture with contemporary comfort.
## Kitchen Reimagined
The kitchen features a sage-green island, terracotta floors, leather stools, and zellige tiles, creating a warm open-plan space for family gatherings.
## Dining Spaces
A relaxed breakfast nook with built-in seating sits alongside a formal dining room, both reflecting the family's desire for a warm, lived-in home.
## Primary Suite
The primary bedroom features a floral upholstered bed, vintage-style bedspread, and deep wood furniture for a collected feel.
## Primary Bathroom
The primary bathroom includes an arched alcove with a freestanding tub, dramatic veined marble, and a vintage brass chandelier.
## Balanced Approach
The renovation preserved the home's original identity while adding subtle modern touches, creating a space that feels both familiar and updated.
## Final Result
The home now feels refreshed without losing its time-worn character, working better for the family who loved it for over a decade.
## Client Satisfaction
The homeowners appreciate the renovation's balance of practicality and personality, creating a home that feels both familiar and updated.
## Key Quote
The house now feels entirely renewed while still retaining the comfort and familiarity of the home they've loved for more than a decade.

> The house now feels entirely renewed while still retaining the comfort and familiarity of the home they've loved for more than a decade.
## Key takeaway

AAHA Studio and Nickey Kehoe renovated a 5,200+ sq ft Brentwood Spanish-style home without adding space, improving flow and preserving its character.