The kitchen acts as the family hub, its multicolored surfaces anchored by a black tile backsplash, sprinkled with dots of uncolored, earth-toned tile.
The new kitchen is more colorful, with a long, thin island that's ergonomically better suited to preparing meels and bringing seating closer to the cooking.
The new dining room, at the clients' request, was kept distinct from the kitchen just behind it, which also provided room for additional shelving. Architect Michael Howells co-designed the rug.
One of Bayne's biggest splurges was the tilework in the bathrooms.
As much as possible, Bayne and Benner prioritized colors that tied the home to the ocean.
Kitchen- the flooring says it all
Large-chip terrazzo tiles used in a bathroom in a Melbourne home—something Yan Wang hopes to see less of in the new year.
The Moongate ADU by Cover Architecture uses a soft palette of earth tones to create a sanctuary that offers refuge from the modern world.
Furniture piece converted to kitchen island
From dining looking towards kitchen
Playful cement tile accents the new bathtub, flooded with natural light (new Velux skylight)
Sage kitchen with bright new windows and herringbone white oak floors
A custom door fabricated by Maple Key with Weitzner wallcovering now tucks behind the closet storage. A natural stone slab tops the custom oak vanity, and the floor tile is by Fireclay.
This revamped 1940s residence sports glass bricks, a double-height living area, and a stone-clad facade.
Original wooden accents continue into the bright corner kitchen, which comes fitted with custom cabinetry, open shelving, and new appliances.
A custom vanity topped with marble floats against a wall clad in Fireclay Tile. The mirrors are by Wayfair and the sconces from Allied Maker.
The family dog, Georgie, stands atop oak upstairs flooring.
The powder room is lined with floral wallpaper from Anthropologie.
The kitchen, which friends helped put together, pairs affordable Ikea cabinetry with birch countertops and glazed brick tile.
The home's great room offers a balance of coziness and spaciousness.
The Bayshore 5 Panel Recessed Door is great for first and lasting impressions alike.
The Winslow 3 Panel Door, shown here in a cheerful coral hue, is a contemporary take on a classic. For an added touch of playfulness, take inspiration from this bathroom and match your door color with your tiles.
"This is my favorite space," Melissa says of their bedroom. "I spend a lot of time in our bedroom reading or watching the kids play outside. It is very cozy and peaceful." Brian built a playhouse for the kids, which his daughter uses as an art studio.
White-painted shiplap in the bathroom brightens the room, while wood details such as the oak ceiling trim and walnut vanity and shelving add warmth to the palette.
A rectangular volume in the kitchen holds an in-cabinet fridge, a walk-in pantry, a room with an HVAC system, and a powder room. The pine ceiling and oak cabinetry are complimentary, and the dark backsplash and countertops are a practical choice that grounds the space. "I love cooking," says Jonah, noting that they chose top-tier appliances from Wolf and Sub-Zero. "I wanted to have a kitchen that could be a central gathering point of our home for years to come where our family could gather to cook together and eat together."
Cover Architecture and EEK Studio designed the custom vanity, which was fabricated by Hardwood Habitat. The wood door conceals the toilet room, while a pocket door separates the bathroom from the bedroom. The terrazzo floor tile is from Cle Tile.
The original plans showed cabinetry placement along the pony wall, and Cover Architecture and EEK Studio gave it unique detailing.
The design team specified tile by Makumade for the dining room cabinetry. It's the Malaga line in custom colors and size.
The design team restored the cork floors. The island lights are Sven Middleboe for Nordisk and are original to the house. The counters are Ceppo Di Gre Marble and the door to the restored pantry is painted Tarrytown Green by Benjamin Moore, and given a porthole window with reeded glass.
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