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Built-in shelving provides plenty of room for the couple’s collection of books.

On the main floor, the kitchen is connected to a private bedroom and bathroom, making this an ideal space for guest quarters.

The kids' bathroom has a decidedly more youthful feel, with terazzo flooring and vanities and mirrors from West Elm.

The couple ripped out the dated cabinets and replaced them with sleek Ikea ones, devoid of handles, alongside glossy white tile counters.

Plants spill over the steel shelf above the copper-covered island bench, adding to the kitchen's cocktail bar vibe.

The curving concrete tub has the same color as the floor, to appear as through it's rising out of it.

White oak cabinetry and concrete countertops by Béton Johnstone make for a sleek, streamlined kitchen design.

About this part of the kitchen, Chanel says, "We just had a fun with the radius corners in this space. Functionally speaking, we are rounding that corner a hundred times a day, so it's great for running children or clumsy people like me.

The walnut millwork in the Dacor concept kitchen is a stand-out example of how natural materials can be used to create a warm and welcoming kitchen.

Luxury appliance brand Dacor has explored the question of kitchen design through a concept kitchen that illustrates the principles that underpin successful contemporary design. “The inspiration for this space originated with the desire to create an open concept design with an overall natural feel,” explains Maddalena Nicolosi, Senior Kitchen Design & Innovation Manager at Dacor. The Dacor dishwasher seamlessly disappears into the walnut joinery, maintaining a unified look while still providing a powerhouse in features and performance.

Discreet appliances don’t mean compromise on performance. Dacor’s panel-ready 36-inch French Door Refrigerator, for example, offers unmatched organization for all your favorite foods.

Smart appliances make daily cooking and entertaining easier and more enjoyable. The Dacor induction cooktop, for example, features a 7” LCD touch screen that offers expert features such as guided cooking.

The Dacor combi oven is another example of form and functionality coming together, combining the power of a microwave and convection technology to enable searing, broiling, and even frying.

“One of the most important aspects of this house is the timber roof,” says architect Gabe Hodge. “There are no interior partitions that engage with that roof—it’s free from the fireplace all the way to the other end of the house.” The effect is a continuous, unbroken canopy that amplifies the feeling of openness. The kitchen, pantry, and powder room are conceived as a block of smaller spaces within the open floor plan.

Once the frame was plonked into place, the work could finally begin.

A close-up of the fireplace, with its slithery and sinuous snake that wraps around the border.