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The ceiling beams have been left exposed to create a stark contrast with the black framing.

The kitchen of this Manhattan pied-à-terre was opened and enlarged; adding a Calacatta Gold marble countertop and backsplash which runs from just under the cabinets to the terrazzo tile floor that matches the counter's creamy tone.

Milla and Nigel thought the kitchen island should anchor the first floor, and they wanted colors that matched the frescoes. Stone specialist Nick Blok found exactly what they were looking for: a monolithic piece of Italian quartzite with muted pinks and umbers in the veining.

Arcadia windows and doors with bronze finishes help achieve the homeowners' goal of indoor/outdoor living.

The bathroom has been entirely clad in large Fior di Bosco marble panels, creating a simple backdrop for the arrangement of plants overlooked by the tub.

The freestanding tub provides views of the forested land.

"We really wanted to enhance natural lighting so the shower has a skylight in it to luminate the space during the day," Frank Lin says. The spa-like space includes concrete countertops, antique white oak cabinets, and limestone tile floors.

Even from the bathtub there are unobstructed views and connection to the lake right outside the windows.

Master bathroom

The dining room table is also from Habitat. The oak veneered plywood is from Peter Benson Plywood.

Living, dining, and kitchen spaces flow into one another in the soaring great room. Here, the Sacramento firm placed new, polished concrete slabs over the original ones to alleviate unsightly cracks.

An oak beam spans the room, and a custom fireplace was created by Noor El-Mohandes.

The double-height wall of windows in the living room looks out on the property and was a big draw on their first walk-through.

Extension with full height steel frames glazing