Kitchen

The kitchen has Ann Sacks tile on the backsplash.

Sliding walls can open or close the kitchen to the dining room.

Grey made the dining table.

The flooring in the main room and bedroom is Worthwood Solid End Grain from Oregon Lumber.

The homeowner, an inventor, shows off a working Bunsen burner in the kitchen.

“When I think about how the homeowners solved the challenge of cloudy weather, I’m reminded of how crucial light, air, and views are, and I know the homeowners kept this top of mind. Michigan is one of the cloudiest states in the country, so making the most of available sunlight is key.”

The whitened Ash slat detail runs across the ceiling and down the front of a cabinet that conceals office supplies.

The kitchen was relocated in the old family room, to be closer to the mudroom and garage access. It’s enveloped in custom whitewashed Ash cabinets by Sunview Cabinetry, with Caesarstone counters and a Bianco Ionio Marble backsplash that wraps into the stairwell.

"All appliances were new and selected to have integrated panels,

The kitchen countertops are soapstone and the faucet is by Axor.

Bright red laminate shelves hold the family’s coffee supplies in a delightful reveal.

The firm designed the 1,800-square-foot home with an open layout spread across one level.