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Natural wood with original brickwork and microcement to create a minimalist yet warm kitchen area.

The backsplash is ‘Hunter Green’ ceramic tile by Fireclay Tile, and pops of green became a theme throughout. The counters are ‘Faro White’ by Silestone.

The bedrooms enjoy views of the greenery just outside. The bed is Sixpenny upholstered in a lightweight linen, and the bedside table is Restoration Hardware. The drapes are Belgian linen by TwoPages.

Porcelain tiles by Nemo Tile make up the kitchen, complementing light white cabinetry imported from Poland. The island counter is quartzite, and the faucet is Grohe.

For Monica, the kitchen became the heart of the home. "Most of my time at home is spent in the kitchen,

After: The once-basic kitchen now features deep green cabinets, Oyster Grey benches, and a Nagoya Mosaic tile splashback. Bosch appliances and Linear Standard pulls turn a utilitarian space into the heart of the home.

Schoolhouse Luna Cord pendant lights hang above the square island in the kitchen.

Tonalight Nuance tiles were used for the backsplash here. An MGS Taps faucet is mounted above a Julien undermount sink.

The sink was relocated to the peninsula, and an open shelf above is higher for head clearance and display opportunity. Rift-sawn red oak covers the refrigerator and adjacent pantry doors.

Green tiles bring a splash of color to the powder room; the countertop and sink are concrete.

The standing desk and shelves in the study are cust built by Hive Mind.

Painting the walls Benjamin Moore's Gentleman's Gray went a long way to elevate the den, which doubles as an office for Noah. Interior designer Allyson Campbell completed the space with a Roche Bobois sofa, a lounge chair by Ferm Living and pillows covered in a Garza Maria stripe (on sofa) and fabric by Pierre Frey (on the built-ins flanking the fireplace).

Fisher & Paykel appliances

At night, the building glows like a lantern, making the two studios visible.

In the open-plan kitchen, Knight combined green Ikea cabinets with an affordable leathered granite, along with Samsung appliances and Lumens sconces. “Having ample space for day-to-day activities was important, but so was having space that flows,” he says.