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This artfully minimalist Australian kitchen combines concrete, oak, steel, and prefabricated panels with a substantial marble countertop and backsplash.

This Denver kitchen sets a marble backsplash, that continues up the wall as the backsplash for a display shelf, against walnut cabinetry and countertops of an alternate gray material.

In the kitchen, a Bosch oven and Electrolux fridge join stools by Taller Capitán. A Belly pendant by Nordlux hangs overhead.

Large sliding glass doors enable seamless indoor/outdoor living. The fluid, open floor plan provides plenty of room for entertaining, play, and gathering.

Dumas kept a relatively simple palette when it came to the interior. Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry in the kitchen acts as an effective noise barrier.

Several gizmos, including a corner guillotine window in the kitchen that opens to a walk-up bar, allow the owner to break down the barrier between indoors and outdoors.

The efficient floor plan eliminates the need for corridors, maintaining seamless connections between and across spaces.

Glass blocks allow soft light to enter the kitchen without distracting from the courtyard view.

The kitchen was constructed with the KXN modular steel system by IMO.

The sleek marble island pops against the black cabinetry—all of which was custom designed for the space. The rear countertop is made from black Zimbabwe granite. The flooring is oak timber in a custom 320 mm width.

Bespoke storage provides a convenient spot to house dishware and glasses.

The kitchen counters are Pietra Gray marble, which complements the refinement of the spotted gum timber joinery.

The spotted gum joinery in the kitchen dissolves into the sliding screen that divides the library/study from the living area. Brass details, such as the handles and the seat of the stool, add warmth to the material palette.

The kitchen island features a top made from concrete and rimu, a native New Zealand timber. As rimu is no longer harvested, the piece was pulled from a swamp and is potentially around 1,000 years old. The split between the concrete and timber reflects the split between the flooring materials. “The faceted form of the island ties into our concept and links to the fractured forms on the exterior of the house,” says Craig.

An outdoor kitchen is the perfect spot for entertaining poolside. Here, black granite countertops are paired with stainles- steel cabinets; in place of a cooking range, there's a a Wolf grill.

A soapstone apron-front sink with an integrated drainboard adds a simple yet luxe touch. The single floating shelf puts everyday dishes close by without creating visual clutter.

To further improve the acoustics of the open floor plan, a walnut-slatted, acoustic felt-backed dropped panel with integrated LEDs hangs above the kitchen island.

The oak island and cupboards offset the kitchen’s black IKEA cabinetry.