Double-height kitchen of house in Sear Ranch, California, designed by architect David Ross and artist Mark Dutcher with pitched roof, wood-paneled walls, millwork shelving units, floating wood cabinetry and counters, tall window above cooking surface, concrete backsplashes, concrete floors, and periwinkle blue table beneath accordion fabric pendant light.

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"It has a public and private feel, which we like." A French blue table designed by David adds color to the dining area. "It was important to us to have unexpected and whimsical elements in the house," says Mark. "We didn’t want it to be too serious."