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An enormous bread oven was uncovered during the works, completely changing the vision for the new kitchen. As a result, the couple had to re-apply for planning permissions to incorporate it into the kitchen. The blue Verner Panton Flower Pot pendant lamp over the center island is a nod to the blue staircase and acts as a counterpoint to the earthy tones. “It’s one of my favorite purchases for the house,” says Simon.

The countertops and hearthstones are crafted from upcycled slate from old snooker tables that were sourced by Miriam.

Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the backyard while also filling the cedar-clad living areas with warm natural light.

Greg Knapp and Robyn Traynor worked with architect Peter Braithwaite to design a nature retreat for their family on a slice of Canadian wilderness. It has two shed-roofed structures joined by a boardwalk elevated above a pre-existing walking path on the couple’s land.

The galley kitchen has been assembled from a reclaimed plans chest, iroko hardwood worktop from Retrouvius, and bespoke cupboard doors made from western red cedar.

A look at the front half of the boat.

Built in 2013, the Chinampa Houseboat has been beautifully designed by its current owners, who work in fashion and landscaping.

“I wanted to change the kitchen,” Lyndsay says. “The cabinetry was too dark, so we wanted to lighten it up. At first, it was an orange wood—and we ended up painting it white to achieve this.”

“We kept the existing layout, but removed original cabinets above the peninsula of the kitchen to create a more open, airy space,” Lyndsay says.

Lyndsay Caleo Karol and Fitzhugh Karol, the husband-and-wife cofounders of The Brooklyn Home Company, rehabbed a 1983 Lord Nelson Victory Tug.