The counters are by Caesarstone and the backsplash tile is Fireclay. The appliances are from Fisher Paykel.
O’Sullivan designed the ceiling “to have a knitted or woven quality like that of wool or silk.” It dives down over the kitchen and dining area, eventually reaching a point at the entry that is low enough to touch. Here, resident Jes Wood leans against the onyx kitchen island while her daughter Ruby hangs out. Replica Jean Prouvé chairs surround the dining table; a vase by Bruce and Estelle Martin for Kamaka Pottery sits on top. The Reel table under the television is by Atelier Oï for B&B Italia.
In this compact Barcelona apartment, the original brick wall remains, but a slim oak panel backsplash has been inserted.
A dark concrete countertop is paired with blue laminate cabinets in architect Janet Bloomberg’s kitchen.
On the home's second floor, a guest bedroom features a Foscarini lamp and bed and nightstands by Pianca.
A George Nakashima chair sits in the corner office off the stair landing.
In the primary suite, a lounge chair from Moving Mountains sits in the corner window. The wall-hanging photograph is by James Welling.
In the corner, a floating desk mimics the curve above, while a lightwell and pendant draw the eye up.
Harty explains that budget was an issue, and so "the house is just big enough to suit the needs of the family without being too grand.
Laminam countertops.
Instead of the separated space for living, dining, and cooking, the renovation has instead connected spaces that open up to the outdoors.
The interiors are dressed with an eclectic collection of furnishings sourced from around the world, from a Piauí handcrafted hammock and Indigenous Guarani handicrafts to a modern Tok&Stock chair and a Japanese futon from UK-based Futon Company.
The Monkey House is located in a secondary forest in the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest that had been used as a banana plantation decades ago. Brajovic has turned the area, which is located on the border of Bocaina National Park, into an ecological sanctuary called Aldeia Rizoma that’s now home to several eco-friendly homes.
The pantry features black-stained timber doors that conceal appliances, keeping the kitchen surfaces clear.
The kitchen opens into the living/dining space. Sight lines continue from the wraparound deck and garden, through the kitchen to the dining table.
“My favorite aspect of the project would have to be the custom-built planter/light box suspended over the island bench,” says interior designer Kate Lucas. “The cascading plants bring a gorgeous green accent to the interiors. I also have a soft spot for the herringbone floor.” The custom planter box was built by local furniture maker and friend Lee Gratton of Gratton Design.
Terracotta tile flooring in the kitchen is juxtaposed with Douglas fir flooring in the dining area. A skylight facilitates the inflow of natural light for the spaces.
Plants, an upholstered sofa, and a wood console, chair, and coffee table supply warmth and texture in the understated living area.
Oak cabinetry and reclaimed Corian counters provide rich textures in the sunlight-filled kitchen.
In the kitchen, mini orb pendants by Allied Maker illuminate the island. The kitchen stools are by KBH through Fair Design.
After: Kelly uses her office less, but the cabinet hides one element that's used every single day: a foldout ironing board, a necessity for the couple who founded the gender-defying fashion brand Kirrin Finch.
After: The front room on the top floor was split into two offices, near mirror images of each other.
The vanity is just out of reach for the twins – one of the few elements in the apartment reserved just for the adults.
In the kids' room, toys can be easily tidied away into large cabinets.
The primary ensuite follows the same principle as the rest of Permeable Residence: a delicate interplay of concealing and revealing.
Thanks to its all-encompassing custom cabinetry and sliding door system, no square foot in this compact apartment has gone to waste.
Clever cabinetry does double duty as storage space and an eye-catching component.
Clean curves provide a clear protective function for the kids while giving the apartment an aesthetic distinction and gentle flow.
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