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Fashion designer Josie and her husband Ken Natori are big fans of traditional Japanese architecture, so when Brooklyn-based practice Tsao & McKown Architects designed their home in Pound Ridge, New York, they used a heavy, exposed-timber structure, and included Japanese-style gardens and landscaping.
Fashion designer Josie and her husband Ken Natori are big fans of traditional Japanese architecture, so when Brooklyn-based practice Tsao & McKown Architects designed their home in Pound Ridge, New York, they used a heavy, exposed-timber structure, and included Japanese-style gardens and landscaping.
The view from the dining area into Nik's galley kitchen below.
The view from the dining area into Nik's galley kitchen below.
The heart of Nik's home is a spacious galley kitchen fitted out with precision-cut cabinets, ceramic-coated stainless steel countertops and Siemens appliances.
The heart of Nik's home is a spacious galley kitchen fitted out with precision-cut cabinets, ceramic-coated stainless steel countertops and Siemens appliances.
Kitchen island
Kitchen island
Kitchen
Kitchen
Home Studio conected to Patio
Home Studio conected to Patio
Exterior lawn, fountain, terrace, water channel, deck and window wall
Exterior lawn, fountain, terrace, water channel, deck and window wall
After photo of exterior
After photo of exterior
The exterior terrace, water channel, deck, and window wall of Matt and Jon Andersen-Miller's renovated midcentury home.
The exterior terrace, water channel, deck, and window wall of Matt and Jon Andersen-Miller's renovated midcentury home.
The playroom mixes contemporary design with playfulness.
The playroom mixes contemporary design with playfulness.
Scandinavian-inspired furnishings and a midcentury modern mobile create a stylish kid's room.
Scandinavian-inspired furnishings and a midcentury modern mobile create a stylish kid's room.
If the idea of a plain white backsplash doesn't appeal to you, but you still want a neutral backsplash, consider handmade tiles or a material that comes in a range of colors and tones. Here, a cream-colored backsplash made of traditional Moroccan tiles and available through Emory & Cie line the backsplash of the kitchen.
If the idea of a plain white backsplash doesn't appeal to you, but you still want a neutral backsplash, consider handmade tiles or a material that comes in a range of colors and tones. Here, a cream-colored backsplash made of traditional Moroccan tiles and available through Emory & Cie line the backsplash of the kitchen.
As you tour a potential home, look out for a lack of natural light or possible renovations—those details can be used during negotiations.
As you tour a potential home, look out for a lack of natural light or possible renovations—those details can be used during negotiations.
As long as colors are complimentary, don’t be afraid to add in funky patterns and bright colors!
As long as colors are complimentary, don’t be afraid to add in funky patterns and bright colors!
Generous glazing mimics the experience of dining outdoors.
Generous glazing mimics the experience of dining outdoors.
The smooth, raven-hued island in this kitchen is made of oak with a thin stone countertop. A Foscarini Gregg Pendant hangs overhead.
The smooth, raven-hued island in this kitchen is made of oak with a thin stone countertop. A Foscarini Gregg Pendant hangs overhead.
The pergola was removed, the exterior wall opened up, and a new dining room added. The 12-foot-long sliding pocket doors manufactured by Western Window Systems recede all the way into the wall for total indoor/outdoor flow. The new patio received cement tile—the Arc pattern from Clé Tile—its black and white palette coordinating with the new white paint and black window frames of the exterior.
The pergola was removed, the exterior wall opened up, and a new dining room added. The 12-foot-long sliding pocket doors manufactured by Western Window Systems recede all the way into the wall for total indoor/outdoor flow. The new patio received cement tile—the Arc pattern from Clé Tile—its black and white palette coordinating with the new white paint and black window frames of the exterior.
An existing pool at this Bel Air midcentury was made smaller and given a simpler shape, allowing for a larger deck area.
An existing pool at this Bel Air midcentury was made smaller and given a simpler shape, allowing for a larger deck area.
The 45º furniture collection by Blu Bathworks is handcrafted with quality and sustainable materials with the lowest formaldehyde emissions in the world.
The 45º furniture collection by Blu Bathworks is handcrafted with quality and sustainable materials with the lowest formaldehyde emissions in the world.
The populus paneling continues from the second floor down to the ceiling of the kitchen and around the island.
The populus paneling continues from the second floor down to the ceiling of the kitchen and around the island.
Nestled in the woods, Chalet Grand-Pic was completed for construction costs of approximately $227,000.
Nestled in the woods, Chalet Grand-Pic was completed for construction costs of approximately $227,000.
The home’s kitchen features dual Miele ovens, Thermador refrigerator and freezer, and Thermador induction cooktop. A feature wall clad in natural Carrara marble sits behind sliding cabinet uppers. Paola Lenti Heron counter stools in ‘verde scuro,’ coordinate with custom cabinet fronts, accented with Spinneybeck leather pulls.
The home’s kitchen features dual Miele ovens, Thermador refrigerator and freezer, and Thermador induction cooktop. A feature wall clad in natural Carrara marble sits behind sliding cabinet uppers. Paola Lenti Heron counter stools in ‘verde scuro,’ coordinate with custom cabinet fronts, accented with Spinneybeck leather pulls.
The home’s façade went through a laborious five-month reconstruction process, and when complete, was bathed in a demure coat of metallic silver paint.
The home’s façade went through a laborious five-month reconstruction process, and when complete, was bathed in a demure coat of metallic silver paint.
White subway tiles and a large window over the sink brighten the kitchen.
White subway tiles and a large window over the sink brighten the kitchen.
Potted greenery is abundant throughout the house.
Potted greenery is abundant throughout the house.
Potted cacti are abundant, both inside and out.
Potted cacti are abundant, both inside and out.
The post-and-beam frame extends beyond the home's envelope.
The post-and-beam frame extends beyond the home's envelope.
A George Nelson Cigar wall sconce joins a Crate & Barrel dresser in the master bedroom.
A George Nelson Cigar wall sconce joins a Crate & Barrel dresser in the master bedroom.
Bob and Goya walk atop the guesthouse, which nestles into a hill.
Bob and Goya walk atop the guesthouse, which nestles into a hill.
An energy-efficient TPO membrane covers the living room’s zigzag roof.
An energy-efficient TPO membrane covers the living room’s zigzag roof.
Western red cedar slat panels are paired with a pine ceiling and stained oak cabinets in the kitchen. Model Six Stools by Jeff Covey for Herman Miller line the concrete counter.
Western red cedar slat panels are paired with a pine ceiling and stained oak cabinets in the kitchen. Model Six Stools by Jeff Covey for Herman Miller line the concrete counter.
Bob sits in the entry courtyard with his dog, Goya.
Bob sits in the entry courtyard with his dog, Goya.

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