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The kitchen features cabinetry from Danish firm, Reform which give the space an apartment-like vibe. Ceramics for sale in the kitchen include yellow pasta bowls by Domenic Frunzi and the standout checkered every day mugs by local artist Athena Witscher.

Bespoke inbuilt solutions, such as the cut-out cabinetry knobs, enhance the minimalist flair.

When choosing an apartment to buy off-plan, one of the deciding factors for Jono was the size of the kitchen. "I noticed a lot of new apartments had extremely small kitchens,

Windows stretch from the counter to the ceiling to maximize the view. The difference in ceiling height gives the kitchen a cozier feel.

The kitchen work surface is crafted from terrazzo from InOpera, a company that reuses marble offcuts.

Pendant lights of varying height add to the whimsical feel.

Just outside the apartment is a circular courtyard area. Lekien moved the kitchen from the rear of the apartment to the front so that it runs along the curved wall and connects to the outdoors.

The green backsplash tiles are vintage, reclaimed from another project.

Kitchen & Dining Room with Raked Ceilings & High Window

Three elements of the extension were built off-site: the exterior and structural concrete, which includes patterned brickwork, the nonstructural concrete elements (like the kitchen counter and bath), and the balustrade. An arch motif ties together the renovation.

In the kitchen, Eames chairs flank a custom dining table, and the pendant is by Wever & Ducré.

Beneath the postcard-like backdrop of La Concha mountain, a previously abandoned Spanish villa received a modernist revamp for a couple and their young child. Natural, earthy interiors connect the living spaces to the lush surroundings, with the light-filled kitchen opening directly onto an outdoor pergola and pool.

Kitchen cabinetry is crafted from regional Douglas Fir, offering a welcoming balance of clean lines and textural warmth.

"I often choose finishes that allow the natural texture to show through, and finishes that emphasize the cathedrals and burls of the graining,