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In the kitchen, custom cabinetry with transparent doors helps keep the space light and airy, as does a lower open shelf for tea, sugar and other everyday essentials.

Studio Block strives for their work to be “enduring and uncomplicated, modern yet warm, and embracing simple luxury with playful moments.”

David likes to cook and entertain so the architects designed a full-scale kitchen with Forbo Marmoleum flooring, white oak cabinets, ceramic tile backsplash, and Richlite counters.

"Functionally, we have so much more countertop space for prep,

Leah selected light-diffusing sepia-toned reeded glass for some of the upper cabinets because "you can store anything inside and not see any distracting shapes or colors. It feels like old glass from an apothecary, and it ties together the warmth in the oak floor and walnut cabinetry."

Leah placed a mirror in the kitchen side splash to extend the space and reflect natural light from the front windows.

Solk Architecture turned this tiny Brooklyn kitchen into a home cook’s dream, complete with an herb garden, a custom island, and cabinetry galore.

The kitchen cabinetry is crafted from European larch that's finished with a deep brown tone that mimics the color of tree trunks.

Exploratory demolition revealed enough space in the kitchen for an Asko washer-dryer and a full-size refrigerator.

The architects set up a cozy reading nook off the kitchen, with furnishings picked by Santos. Positioned as it is beside the big windows, the spot benefits from the views outside, and enables family members to chat easily while cooking.

Natural wood with original brickwork and microcement to create a minimalist yet warm kitchen area.

The clerestory windows were originally screens covered by sliding plywood panels that could be opened to allow in light and air.

On the interior, the kitchen-and-dining extension features large concrete floor tiles and light-gray concrete blockwork on the walls. Exposed Douglas fir ceiling joists, bespoke birch plywood cabinets, and Corian countertops lend texture to the space. A skylight and tall glass doors that lead to the garden bring in natural light.