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“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.”

The sophisticated white motif of this bathroom capitalizes on its natural light.

Stairs — without the need for a wood stove in this energy efficient home, the staircase was designed as a central, hearth-like element. A pantry fits under the upper section, the steel middle section cascades past a tall picture window and the bottom section spills out to provide informal seating near the kitchen and a nook for kids to play in.

With a rustic wood-burning fireplace to match the sleek black steel kitchen, this family home is designed for the essentials of easy New Zealand farm life.

The simple form of this humble family home bravely holds its own on the hilltop, a warm glowing light welcoming you home.

The master bathroom at the opposite end of the gabled section mirrors the window design. A soaking tub provides a spot to unwind.

Handmade, matte Spanish tiles supplied by the client line the bathroom walls and complement the Brodware tapware for a clean and minimalist look.

Concrete stretches across the bathroom floor into the shower, where a floor-to-ceiling window frames the great outdoors. A simple palette of concrete, plywood, and keystone white mosaic tile gives the bathroom a clean look.

Sponges and gentle brushes serve as great assistants when looking to remove grime and stains around caulking.

The custom white oak vanity was given the same treatment as the storage in the family room.

The shared second-floor bath has a black tile backsplash that references the home’s shou sugi ban siding. The oak and cold-rolled steel vanity echoes the design of the kitchen’s furniture-like island.

The tall black faucet was an Amazon find, and the ceramic vessel sink from Wayfair.