Black Kitchens

The ceiling, floors, and walls are clad in oak. The transverse walls are clad in black-stained oak laminate that contrasts with the natural wood finishes.

Birch veneer wraps the interior of the minimalist home, lending a sense of warmth.

The kitchen is the heart of the home and features a nearly 20-foot-long Tasmanian Oak workbench.

Slim-lined shelves highlight the wood backdrop. Cabinet hardware was custom powder-coated to match the cabinet color.

Perforated black panels became a recurring theme throughout the home. For instance, here they are employed on the walls of the kitchen.

The kitchen was the only room which received a slightly altered layout. In addition wood boards from demolished cabinets were reused to create new cabinet fronts hung on brass piano hinges. The result is a mix of period-appropriate additions and new configurations with recycled parts.

The maple farmhouse table doubles as a kitchen island. The custom sink can be used as a perch for the cutting board, and a small tabletop garden provides herbs for cooking.

The linear suspension pendant by Michael Raasch provides up and down lighting over the island. Like the cabinetry, the countertop is also done in Fenix. "The owner liked the idea of consistency,

On the upper level, a black "shed" cleverly incorporates the kitchen, bathroom, and storage.

Interior walls are painted dark brown-charcoal black blended color (Resene ‘Bokara Grey’) in order to push views to the gorgeous surroundings.

Moody tones reflecting the earthy tones of Canggu continue from the exterior into the kitchen, setting a calm tone. The dining table in the foreground was made in Jepara. “Indonesian craftsmanship with wood is one of the luxuries available to us here,” says Rod.

The dark kitchen creates a bold visual contrast with the nearby cirmolo wood wall. The kitchen countertops are slate, and the cabinets are dark gray-painted European oak.