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Open shelf area of kitchen with Ann Sacks tile, Grohe faucet

A backsplash featuring custom matte black ceramic tiles by Waterworks is paired with stainless steel countertops. The timber cabinets, by JRs Custom Cabinets, are made of white oak.

Modern white pendant lights from Schoolhouse hang above the open kitchen island. The geometric splash and open wood shelves continue into the kitchen.

Shielded by overhanging eaves, ample northern glazing lets in an abundance of natural light and views of the outdoors.

Clinton’s passion seems more urgent than ever against the backdrop of one of the worst bushfire seasons on record in Australia. Fittingly, he has designed a new home for himself, his partner, and their three children to be an eye-catching emblem for the cause.

The walls of Casa Ter are made from local clay. The texture of the facade mimics the patina of the time-worn walls of the nearby town.

The rear of the home had been complicated by many additions. Davis streamlined the space as one adjoining kitchen, living room, dining room, and lower sunroom.

In the kitchen, an “Alpine Mist’ Caesarstone slab tops Alder cabinets. A mint green custom steel hood conceals a Vent-a-Hood insert, and Ann Sacks ‘Context’ tile in Frost covers the backsplash.

Custom cabinets in a mix of white oak and lacquered paint join Miele appliances and a honed quartz countertop.

After: By knocking out a wall and building a new island, the kitchen flows more cohesively into the living room and dining room. The

As you tour a potential home, look out for a lack of natural light or possible renovations—those details can be used during negotiations.

In the evening, the cement tile takes on a darker, chalky tone that lends a moody note.

The loft provides access to two roof decks, which don’t count toward the home’s square footage, but extend the overall sense of space.

Upstairs, a 150-square-foot flex space can work as an office, media area, or lounge. "The view and the light are so nice, I’m thinking of making it a joint workspace so coworkers can come work here when it’s safe," says Nils. A Perimeter pendant light from Blu Dot illuminates the stairway.