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

A special finish brings out the grain in the kitchen's walnut cabinetry.

"The kitchen is pretty small, so we were inspired by Japanese design where everything is highly organized,

“They really wanted to have tile in the kitchen and at the front door, but everyone disliked that hard edge line,” says Gregga. “Doing the organic edge of the tile helped make the entry space and kitchen feel like one, and then it disintegrates into the living and dining room.”

Light pours into the renovated kitchen from all directions, with the breezy natural palette transforming the room into a warm and inviting family space. After removing walls, the dated and mismatched floors became an eyesore, with Leah opting to replace them with Hakwood Engineered European Oak floors in ‘Aura,’ which run throughout the home.

“I like the darkness of walnut. Other woods tend to yellow if you don’t stain it, while walnut stays true to itself,” Caleb says. The white glass tile backsplash melds with the wall.

Homeowners Izabel and Paul made a large open kitchen a top priority, insisting on counters at double the standard width.