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The clients have a large collection of indoor plants, and 4 S Architecture designed a scheme with plenty of spots to display plants, from the deep windowsills to the semi-recessed extractor above the island that features an integrated shelf. “We had originally specified a fully flush extractor system, but they are very expensive,” says architect, Julia Hamson. “We went for one that is semi-recessed, so was cost effective but still has less visual impact than a dropped extractor.”

“My orange cats look really good in the green kitchen now,” says Nicola.

Engelsman gave the kitchen an L-shaped layout with a large island workspace at the center, and pushed the tall storage into the garage, to create a wide circulation space to access the dining room and backyard.

Leah designed a stone planter that works as an herb garden and vinyl storage, noting that

A Go-Box can be transported to different locations easily, making it an ideal alternative for "van life

For a bathroom in the new addition, the architects utilized the former addition's rocky foundation, complemented by zellige tile.

A covered breezeway connects the main house and the guest house. Here, Legge took the opportunity to play with perspective, framing part of a tree and the sky with an abstract roof cutout.

Keep founders Austin and Kotono Watanabe revived a compact home in Minneapolis with a dazzling kitchen, an all-electric upgrade, and a clerestory “scoop.”

Valspar ‘Black Evergreen’ covers the beams, doors, and trim. The perimeter counters are concrete, by Cement Elegance.

Windows and doors were enlarged to allow a natural transition to the outside.

The combined kitchen and dining room, featuring two pieces of family-heirloom furniture, feel spacious thanks to a vaulted ceiling; it and the walls are clad in Douglas fir.

The architects used natural materials and colors in the kitchen to make the space feel serene, expansive, and connected to the outdoors.

While the original house had a full glass facade, the addition uses windows in specific areas to draw your attention to the smaller details.

The relocated kitchen includes Villa Lagoon concrete floor tiles, Heath Ceramics island tiles, Schoolhouse Electric pendant lights and Design Within Reach Valencia stools.

The raw edges of the antique teak wood shelves bring an organic touch to the the living area.

"There was excitement about the site and the possibilities—that excitement was infectious,

“You can’t help but relax being in the country,” says Nigel. Jane laughs and jumps in: “Though it’s hard work. We’re always doing something.”

“We’re always throwing events,” says Paul, so the indoor/outdoor style was a great fit for them.