At the master bathroom, the glass sliding door was replaced with a solid Birch plywood door and a screen made of retro glass blocks. The existing floor tiles were replaced with the same red tiles as those at the living space.
The kitchen counter’s new pink tiles bring an element of playfulness to the scheme. Square floor tiles were also used to define the kitchen from the dining-and-living area.
CESI Full Body tiles in Ossido cover the walls while a checkered pattern of Agata and Sodio tiles defines the floor.
A scalloped red lacquered MDF island adds sculptural presence to the compact kitchen, paired with Cambria Minnesota Snow countertops in matte finish—chosen after visiting countless showrooms.
The ILVE Majestic II 60” Dual Fuel Range in burgundy with burnished trim adds depth and drama to the kitchen, picking up on the warm tones of the two-tone millwork. Other appliances have been hidden behind timber panels so that they seamlessly blend into and sit flush with the cabinetry.
To maximize window area and natural light in the kitchen, Leigh installed two downdrafts behind the ILVE range. These discreetly rise up when needed to provide ventilation.
The simple graphic form of the Lola Basin Sink by ABI Interiors is balanced by Minim mixers by Brodware in bold blue.
A side table in the style of Mid-Century designer A
The backsplash is covered in G120 Lemon Ice tile by Heath Ceramics.
The custom kitchen millwork is designed by reBuild Workshop, and fabricated by Custom Lotus, with quartzite counters. The high stools in white oak are by Space Copenhagen.
Open shelving allows the couple to display favorite pots like objets d'art and gives them easy access when cooking. The large pantry features glass doors and has space for all their ingredients.
Bespoke oak joinery in the entrance offers a practical zone with a built-in bench seat, pegs for coats and bags, shelving, and concealed storage for shoes and everyday clutter.
The rental’s bathroom is finished in Benjamin Moore’s Hot Spice, paired with color-matched grout.
For more than 60 years, ILVE has been combining artisanal manufacturing with precision engineering, merging timeless design with modern engineering.