Constance

The couple chose partially open shelving in the kitchen. “We’re not minimalists, and we wanted to display different objects we’ve collected,” Vincent says. The cabinetry, conceived as freestanding pieces of furniture, turned out even better than they had imagined. The dining chairs are from Ikea and the appliances are by KitchenAid.

Modern Windsor chairs by Hay surround an oak extension table by Ethnicraft. “You flip a lever and it gets larger,” Lachapelle says. The original plan called for a center island, but the owners wanted the flexibility of a table they could also use as a prep surface. The oak cabinet behind the sofa is on casters for additional utility. “We can even use it outside,” the husband says.

With the pink ceiling vaults revealed, friend Jacqui Spiers "convinced us to go for this blue

The architects used natural materials and colors in the kitchen to make the space feel serene, expansive, and connected to the outdoors.

Oak cabinetry and reclaimed Corian counters provide rich textures in the sunlight-filled kitchen.

Large-chip terrazzo tiles used in a bathroom in a Melbourne home—something Yan Wang hopes to see less of in the new year.