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A Look at Lacquer in Modern Homes

Lacquer found its way into modern design thanks to individuals like Eileen Gray, who learned the craft from a Japanese artisan and incorporated it into her works. Glossy, smooth, and reflective, it's an unmistakable feature of any room.

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This sleek kitchen in the renovated Dolce and Burnham Residence hits warm notes with red lacquered cabinetry, cypress woodwork, and a leafy backyard vista.
This sleek kitchen in the renovated Dolce and Burnham Residence hits warm notes with red lacquered cabinetry, cypress woodwork, and a leafy backyard vista.
The dining room features 1970s leather-and-brass dining chairs and a table concocted from a brass-and-silver base and a custom lacquered top. The cheerful blue paint enlivening the doorway is from Emery & Cie.
The dining room features 1970s leather-and-brass dining chairs and a table concocted from a brass-and-silver base and a custom lacquered top. The cheerful blue paint enlivening the doorway is from Emery & Cie.
On the ground floor, freestanding cabinetry with a gloss lacquer finish by Bulthaup separates the entryway from the kitchen and dining area.
On the ground floor, freestanding cabinetry with a gloss lacquer finish by Bulthaup separates the entryway from the kitchen and dining area.
This house in Carmel by the Sea is enlivened by its very red kitchen cabinetry. By knocking down a dividing wall, the architects opened the kitchen up to the rest of the living space. Ikea red lacquer cabinetry and Caesarstone countertops replace dingy cupboards and old-fashioned finishes. Stainless steel appliances help ground the airy, open space.
This house in Carmel by the Sea is enlivened by its very red kitchen cabinetry. By knocking down a dividing wall, the architects opened the kitchen up to the rest of the living space. Ikea red lacquer cabinetry and Caesarstone countertops replace dingy cupboards and old-fashioned finishes. Stainless steel appliances help ground the airy, open space.
On the uppermost level, long drawers coated in the same lacquer finish as the kitchen cabinetry make the most of the cranked roofline. A simple partition separates the bathroom and bedroom, which houses a bed from Natural Bed Company, ensuring that light permeates the entire floor. American Black Walnut flooring unites the entire space.
On the uppermost level, long drawers coated in the same lacquer finish as the kitchen cabinetry make the most of the cranked roofline. A simple partition separates the bathroom and bedroom, which houses a bed from Natural Bed Company, ensuring that light permeates the entire floor. American Black Walnut flooring unites the entire space.