Dine

Tall ceiling and tall cabinets anchor this large multi-purpose room.

After meals are made, the sliding doors hide the anodized aluminum Miele fixtures, creating a clean, uncluttered look.

Schaffer’s two teenage daughters tend to gather in the kitchen, particularly on the custom-made ladder fabricated by Index-d. Joking about having her immediate family as clients, the architect says, “I was faced with a much more discerning and critical audience. To lure my kids away from Instagram and Snapchat, the house had to have form and function meeting fun.” To incorporate every family member into the planning of the space, Schaffer allotted niches for dish storage (like the girls’ set of Pantone mugs) and a pull-out pantry at eye-level.

The Signature Kitchen Suite Dishwasher combines strength and delicacy through PowerSteam technology and a QuadWash Spray Arm, making it suitable for glassware and baking pans alike. Because it doesn't require a pre-rinsing cycle, it also cuts down on energy and water usage.

The kitchen has been designed in collaboration with Henrybuilt. The laminate cabinets are paired with a marble countertop by SMC Stone.

“Conceptually, all of the spaces in the house are connected to the kitchen and dining area by the stairwell, the second-floor catwalk, or through the glass in the living room,” said Rasselet. The dining room’s walnut table and chairs are by Atelier LC2, and the Cliff light fixture is by Lambert & Fils.