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Homeowner Cynthia Chau chats with two of her daughters in the kitchen of her Seattle home.

In the entryway, stained white-oak cabinetry provides a tidy place for shoes and bags. An unexpected but delightful moment of Brooks Thomas’ Martha Armitage wallpaper adorns the ceiling. The front door is a custom design.

Formerly closed off from the rest of the house, the space now opens to the dining and living room. The countertops are Bianco Velino Brazilian Quartzite, and the backsplash tile is from Fireclay. A row of Herman Miller Comma stools provide extra seating for guests.

At the west end of the main level kitchen, storage—one of the homeowner’s main requests—is ample. Here, Bellan Construction crafted custom cabinetry. (The uppers are brushed with Sherwin Williams’ Origami White, and the lowers with Benjamin Moore’s Smoky Taupe.) Pulls and knobs are from Rejuvenation in an oil-rubbed bronze finish.

For the kitchen, architect Ivan Priatman selected an oven, hood, and cooktop from Teka and a Samsung refrigerator. While the table is his own design, the bar stools and chairs are from Informa.

Bright, white, and airy. This Toronto kitchen features a 13-foot Calacatta marble island, countertops, and a matching backsplash that pair perfectly with the custom white aluminum cabinets.

The Bracy Cottage — Rear Facade

The Bracy Cottage — Kitchen + Dining Room

An Aria table from Room and Board creates a spot to gather. The countertop is Barbados honed marble from Walker Zanger, and it surrounds an LG induction cooktop.

"We couldn't put installation where we wanted to expose the joists, so we had to put it on the roof. That actually helped with waterproofing—the original roof was likely our biggest challenge,

A more polished garden creates an outdoor space to enjoy.