A courtyard on the other side of the kitchen makes the room feel as though it is surrounded by the outdoors. Double-height ceilings allow for a cut-out into the upper level, connecting upstairs and down. Photo 6 of 12 in A Small Australian Cottage Becomes an Airy Gathering Hub

A Small Australian Cottage Becomes an Airy Gathering Hub

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A courtyard on the other side of the kitchen makes the room feel as though it is surrounded by the outdoors. Double-height ceilings allow for a cut-out into the upper level, connecting upstairs and down.