Alhambra

“Daniel knew what he wanted, and that made it easy for the materials,” says Bernardo.)

Cabinetry maker Forest Designs used birch plywood to craft the U-shaped kitchen island, which is topped with quartz from Floform. The Ziro floor tiles in Gris are from Navarti and the contemporary metal edge pulls are from Richelieu. The appliances are from Whirlpool.

White oak storage wraps the kitchen, which is tucked under the lower ceiling, to create a more cozy spot that’s still connected to the living areas. “It's such a large space,” Erling says of the great room. “It's nice to be more intimate in the kitchen zone.” The counters are Gascogne blue limestone.

“I don’t paint landscapes when I’m here because I can’t compete with the natural beauty,” says Yael.

The kitchen features its original built-in clock; a Michael Graves Alessi kettle stands on the range.