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“The material palette is the same for the entire house,” says architect Daniel Iragüen, pointing out the porcelain tile floors, laminated pine ceilings, and whitewashed pine slats that form the interior walls.

Floor plan of ROD House of Colour by Noke Architects

An antique wicker chest sits beside a ceramic vessel by Kevin Willis in the bathroom.

Before: Manuel Strebinger and Stefan Davids bought this historic palazzo in Nardò, Italy, with the goal of restoring the best historic features, like the star vault ceilings, and taking away the 70s finishes, like the pink walls here. "We didn't want to use too much strong color,

The homeowner, an inventor, shows off a working Bunsen burner in the kitchen.

The pendant in the kitchen is from Huup Iluminación. The kitchen’s Sticotti shelving system and are by the couple’s studio, La Base.

Double glass doors open to one of the patios on the roof.

A rectangular volume in the kitchen holds an in-cabinet fridge, a walk-in pantry, a room with an HVAC system, and a powder room. The pine ceiling and oak cabinetry are complimentary, and the dark backsplash and countertops are a practical choice that grounds the space. "I love cooking," says Jonah, noting that they chose top-tier appliances from Wolf and Sub-Zero. "I wanted to have a kitchen that could be a central gathering point of our home for years to come where our family could gather to cook together and eat together."

Mudroom cabinetry creates consistency with the rest of the house.

Past the front door, a screen of white oak divides the foyer from the great room. The storage wall on the right includes a bench and drawers for storing shoes, a wet bar , and a closet hiding the washer and dryer on the far end. The large round mirror is from Crate & Barrel.

Renovated in stages over the course of a decade, a home in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood proves the power of thoughtful design using humble materials.

In Portland, Oregon, a culinary couple called on architect Michael Howells to raise the roof, revamp the floor plan, and spice up the kitchen.

A family of architects teamed up to bring sunshine to every corner of their 650-square-foot flat in Madrid.