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The kitchen, with a window "backsplash" over the sink and cooktop, anchors the great room. It features Japanese and Shaker-inspired cabinetry by New Antiquity, and imperial danby marble countertops from Vermont Quarries.

The living and dining rooms have custom built-in cabinetry by Alula Woodworks.

Surrounded by an apple orchard, an evergreen grove, and gardens originally tended by the owners’ parents, Sheffield Residence keeps family memories alive.

The house retained its same basic form in front, part of a lush West Seattle neighborhood.

A special finish brings out the grain in the kitchen's walnut cabinetry.

Another view of the kitchen reveals fittingly minimalist black-and-white artwork.

Oak and concrete surfaces mingle in the kitchen, where views of the landscape are framed through a window and the sliding glass door that opens onto the cedar-clad patio.

A private patio complete with an outdoor shower lies just off the master bedroom. The Cle tiles in the kitchen also feature here, unifying the outdoor space.

Guests can dine poolside overlooking the ocean.

“We wanted to use natural materials in a neutral color palette,” Dino says of the sleek kitchen. “Adding the Smeg range lends that European element we were going for.” White oak cabinetry and a brushed, soft gray limestone create more layers of texture.

Every room of the home has a view of the sea, and the salty air patinas the bespoke cedar panels over time.

Herman and his wife love to cook for and entertain their guests. They also have a great selection of South African wine and malt whiskey.