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Building restrictions kept the ground-floor ceiling at a low height, so architect Greg Clarke suggested exposing the floor joists. “It just gives you a little bit of relief,” he says. Artedomus Rosaio terrazzo tiles and Grigio Orsola marble countertops ground the kitchen, and an Adam Tarif painting injects color. The Laia square porcelain backsplash tiles are from Tile Touch. The Franke faucet is from Reece. The ceramics in the dining room shelving unit are by Rebecca Vayonitis.
Building restrictions kept the ground-floor ceiling at a low height, so architect Greg Clarke suggested exposing the floor joists. “It just gives you a little bit of relief,” he says. Artedomus Rosaio terrazzo tiles and Grigio Orsola marble countertops ground the kitchen, and an Adam Tarif painting injects color. The Laia square porcelain backsplash tiles are from Tile Touch. The Franke faucet is from Reece. The ceramics in the dining room shelving unit are by Rebecca Vayonitis.
Maria Milans del Bosch’s Catskills home is attuned to the changing seasons. Sunlight pours into the double-height living room, where a Stûv fireplace and radiant floors keep the space warm in winter.
Maria Milans del Bosch’s Catskills home is attuned to the changing seasons. Sunlight pours into the double-height living room, where a Stûv fireplace and radiant floors keep the space warm in winter.
The built-in queen-size bed is dressed with Parachute bedding.
The built-in queen-size bed is dressed with Parachute bedding.
The house on the corner in the tiny town of Castellet in Catalonia, that Kirsten Dirksen and Nicolás Boullosa bought in 2018.
The house on the corner in the tiny town of Castellet in Catalonia, that Kirsten Dirksen and Nicolás Boullosa bought in 2018.
From the start, Callie and Nathan knew they wanted the kitchen to be in the corner of the house facing the water.
From the start, Callie and Nathan knew they wanted the kitchen to be in the corner of the house facing the water.
Architect James H. Maul used passive solar design strategies to create comfortable, energy-efficient interiors.
Architect James H. Maul used passive solar design strategies to create comfortable, energy-efficient interiors.
While Leah and Kyle initially wanted to fully open up the wall between the kitchen and the living room, discovering that it was load-bearing changed their plans. “We ended up opening the wall up so you could see into the beautiful kitchen, and made a custom hood vent with shelves,” says Leah. “Looking back, I am not sure I even would have wanted it removed now.”
While Leah and Kyle initially wanted to fully open up the wall between the kitchen and the living room, discovering that it was load-bearing changed their plans. “We ended up opening the wall up so you could see into the beautiful kitchen, and made a custom hood vent with shelves,” says Leah. “Looking back, I am not sure I even would have wanted it removed now.”
The material palette is simple by design: red brick, polished concrete, and wood.
The material palette is simple by design: red brick, polished concrete, and wood.
Lofty <i>Volta catalan</i> ceilings run throughout the house.
Volta catalan
Located in Matadepera, Spain, this 1,539-square-foot house for a family of four is composed of nine modules for a flexible yet private living space.
Located in Matadepera, Spain, this 1,539-square-foot house for a family of four is composed of nine modules for a flexible yet private living space.
The casa in Begur dates from the 17th century and is situated at the end of a hilltop road in the Mediterranean countryside.
The casa in Begur dates from the 17th century and is situated at the end of a hilltop road in the Mediterranean countryside.
"Every moment feels special in its own way, but I particularly love when the sunlight hits the walls just right, creating these beautiful patterns.
"Every moment feels special in its own way, but I particularly love when the sunlight hits the walls just right, creating these beautiful patterns.
Delighted with the result, they requested additional structures, including a pool house with a dining area that opens to the outdoors. Rising from the edge of the pool deck, a planted overhang shelters a gym and sauna below.
Delighted with the result, they requested additional structures, including a pool house with a dining area that opens to the outdoors. Rising from the edge of the pool deck, a planted overhang shelters a gym and sauna below.
"Maintaining sight lines to the outdoors and the adjacent den, we introduced a connectivity that transforms the kitchen into the center of family life,
"Maintaining sight lines to the outdoors and the adjacent den, we introduced a connectivity that transforms the kitchen into the center of family life,
In this seating area off the main living room, Amanda designed a built-in seating area. "When we first moved into the house, I hung out in this space all the time,
In this seating area off the main living room, Amanda designed a built-in seating area. "When we first moved into the house, I hung out in this space all the time,
Amanda reupholstered the low, striped chair after discovering it at a garage sale. The living room painting is by Ali Valenti.
Amanda reupholstered the low, striped chair after discovering it at a garage sale. The living room painting is by Ali Valenti.

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