For the remodel of the two-level home, now dubbed the Kit House, Nick and Marie maintained the original post-and-beam ceiling with cedar slats, as well as the full-height brick fireplace. The residents removed a wall dividing the kitchen, living, and dining areas to open up the formerly small and dark rooms and create one large, light-filled space.
For the remodel of the two-level home, now dubbed the Kit House, Nick and Marie maintained the original post-and-beam ceiling with cedar slats, as well as the full-height brick fireplace. The residents removed a wall dividing the kitchen, living, and dining areas to open up the formerly small and dark rooms and create one large, light-filled space.
From the agent: My name is Sarah Buder.
From the agent: My name is Sarah Buder.
The updated kitchen features crisp-white tile backsplash, cabinets, and countertops.
The updated kitchen features crisp-white tile backsplash, cabinets, and countertops.
White-painted brick fireplace matches the crisp white walls and vaulted timber ceilings.
White-painted brick fireplace matches the crisp white walls and vaulted timber ceilings.
The original steel windows at the front of the house were completely refurbished and reglazed, a process that was one of the costlier parts of the project. "Most remodelers would have said that it was too much work to repair them, but it would have been foolish to throw them out," says Clint. "This is the most expensive type of window you can get."
The original steel windows at the front of the house were completely refurbished and reglazed, a process that was one of the costlier parts of the project. "Most remodelers would have said that it was too much work to repair them, but it would have been foolish to throw them out," says Clint. "This is the most expensive type of window you can get."
The kitchen layout was reconfigured so that the focus is on the view—the wall of windows, which look out on the ocean, is now underscored by one long, uncluttered counter. There, the faucet is Delta and the dishwasher is Bosch. The range stayed in nearly the same spot, and the opposite wall has been thickened with storage and the refrigerator column. Both the refrigerator and range are by Bertazzoni.
The kitchen layout was reconfigured so that the focus is on the view—the wall of windows, which look out on the ocean, is now underscored by one long, uncluttered counter. There, the faucet is Delta and the dishwasher is Bosch. The range stayed in nearly the same spot, and the opposite wall has been thickened with storage and the refrigerator column. Both the refrigerator and range are by Bertazzoni.
Having the basement connected to the rest of the home means the media room can be downstairs, and the living room functions as a quieter space for socializing or reading.
Having the basement connected to the rest of the home means the media room can be downstairs, and the living room functions as a quieter space for socializing or reading.
The dining room’s preserved built-ins are another great display space.
The dining room’s preserved built-ins are another great display space.
“The kitchen is really the heart of the home,” says the owner. “It feels very special to us.” An extra-long island hosts everything from children’s homework sessions to “cooking parties,” such as when the owners have friends over every year to make apricot jam from fruit picked in the yard. The placement of the cooktop means the cook can be working and there’s room for people to help, or mill about easily, inside and out. “We'll open the big doors and dine on the deck, and have appetizers on the island,” says the owner. “I'll still be cooking in the kitchen and never feel like I've left the party.”
“The kitchen is really the heart of the home,” says the owner. “It feels very special to us.” An extra-long island hosts everything from children’s homework sessions to “cooking parties,” such as when the owners have friends over every year to make apricot jam from fruit picked in the yard. The placement of the cooktop means the cook can be working and there’s room for people to help, or mill about easily, inside and out. “We'll open the big doors and dine on the deck, and have appetizers on the island,” says the owner. “I'll still be cooking in the kitchen and never feel like I've left the party.”
Oak lines the interior for a tactile surprise, and the marble counter echoes the marble on the island and perimeter counters.
Oak lines the interior for a tactile surprise, and the marble counter echoes the marble on the island and perimeter counters.
A long window was used as a backsplash in the kitchen to bring in even more light to the space.
A long window was used as a backsplash in the kitchen to bring in even more light to the space.
In the kitchen, the couple found barely used appliances instead of new ones to save money. The cabinetry and butcher block counters are from Ikea.
In the kitchen, the couple found barely used appliances instead of new ones to save money. The cabinetry and butcher block counters are from Ikea.
The kitchen was designed so that the cooktop is in the Caesarstone-wrapped island, which means the cook can enjoy the view while they work. “I love cooking and looking out,” says Michele.
The kitchen was designed so that the cooktop is in the Caesarstone-wrapped island, which means the cook can enjoy the view while they work. “I love cooking and looking out,” says Michele.
Jose Mármol Reform by Micaela Racca Kitchen
Jose Mármol Reform by Micaela Racca Kitchen
Along Victoria’s Surf Coast, a minimalist timber dwellingcombines Scandinavian charm with the laid-back vibes of a New Zealand bach.
Along Victoria’s Surf Coast, a minimalist timber dwellingcombines Scandinavian charm with the laid-back vibes of a New Zealand bach.

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