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Black steel rails look sharp against the exposed brick wall, which was painted white in keeping with the high contrast palette.

Niki and Gustavo splurged on more permanent finishes and budgeted on items, like faucets and shelves, that could be easily upgraded over time.

Tiffany pulled down the upper cabinets and replaced them with open shelves for an airier feel, and so renters don’t have to search too much to find what they need. “I am very inspired by my Chinese background, so there’s a lot of vintage Chinese and Japanese dishware,” says Tiffany. “A lot of the cooking appliances are passed on from my parents.”

The backsplash and counters are marble, which will patina overtime. The couple found the handwoven rug while traveling in Morocco.

Jose Mármol Reform by Micaela Racca Kitchen

Pam and Frank recently tasked Light and Air Architecture with remodeling this loft in New York City to get better natural light. “That’s exactly what we were looking for, is light and air,” says Frank.

Don't dismiss the kitchen as a modern day parlor. Sarrah Khan of Agencie Architecture & Engineering says, “ Kitchens are modern parlor rooms. In today’s homes, kitchens serve a double function of both cooking and entertaining zones.”

For the backsplash, the homeowner chose ceramic tiles in a honeycomb pattern by Portland-based Clayhaus to compliment the walnut-faced cabinetry.

Family members have their own areas in the mudroom. Each is equipped with a hanging basket and a repurposed teak shower mat.