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Rich black soapstone counters wrap black-matte IKEA cabinets, and appliances are hidden behind cabinet fronts so the room recedes. Storage now extends under the windows and lines the dining area, where the table and chairs were both Craigslist finds.

Before: The bank of windows in the living room, and the way the sunlight filtered through the tree leaves, is what first drew Alex to the house.

Emily Henderson styled this kitchen, using greenery and mirrors to lighten its moody aesthetic.