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Hess combined a John Boos butcher-block table with a piece carved by local wood sculptor Vince Skelly to create a sculptural kitchen island. "As soon as [Skelly] brought that in there, [Charlie and Todd's] little daughter hopped up on it and owned it. So, that's where she hangs out in the kitchen," says Hess.

Large windows wrap around the floor-apartment, enhancing the home's airy aesthetic.

After: By knocking out a wall and building a new island, the kitchen flows more cohesively into the living room and dining room. The

The basement is meant for entertaining, with a large family room and direct access to the pool.

Custom white oak cabinets compose the kitchen. They’re topped with Calacatta Bella Honed Marble. Fiber Stools by Muuto are tucked under the counter.

The renovated kitchen features quartz counters and natural maple cabinets, and it flows easily with the rest of the renovated open plan.

Pops of green lacquer-painted wood, gently spotlit to heighten their presence, are juxtaposed against walnut cabinetry and a poured-in-place terrazzo countertop.

The kitchen, with copious island seating, is illuminated by hanging globe lights and clerestory windows.

The Colemans opted for mint-green cabinetry with gold hardware and matte-black Richlite counters in the cedar-wrapped kitchen.

In the kitchen, the couple kept the original cabinets and "beautiful, custom-rolled stainless-steel counters,” says Christine. They updated the island counter, flooring, and backsplash, adding Foro marble, Concrete Collaborative tiles, and Cle tile, respectively.

Clean lines and neutral materials let the environs sing at Miller's former residence on Hummingbird Lane.

Designers Sandy Gallois and Hana Mattingly worked with the owners to instill a whole new look and feel to this Lake Tahoe cabin, starting in the kitchen. “We're big foodies, and we love to cook and host,” says Kirsti, so the home was designed for friends and family to gather. As such, the designers relocated the sink to the peninsula so that whomever is there can stay in the conversation. The stools are the Danish Design Store High Stool, in soaped oak and natural leather.

FOLD cabinet doors by Reform

Larger windows fill the home with daylight and forest views.

Main bathroom shower area

Main bathroom

A custom steel fireplace by Formed Objects was also added during the phase-one renovation.