Kitchen

The backsplash is Morningside Heights Zig Zag Green Mosaic from Artistic Tile and the counters are honed quartzite. "I like all of that, warm colors and bright pattern,

Parquet floors were revealed under the vinyl, and "Peale Green

The new dining room is large enough to host the neighbors and extended family, and has a Collier chandelier by Sean Lavin with built-in flexibility, so to speak. “That was selected because of its versatile nature,” says Robinson. “We wanted to have the ability for them to have a bigger or smaller table, and not necessarily be sitting directly beneath one chandelier that defined a specific place.”

In Seattle, two architects from Office of Ordinary Architecture purchased a 1979 townhouse designed by Milton Stricker. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Daniel Ash revamped the patio and built under-deck storage.

A custom shelf in the kitchen doubles as a pot rack, and a thoughtfully placed roll of butcher paper is a favorite drawing spot for the couple's young daughter.

The architects stayed true to the kitchen's original configuration, adding custom shelving crafted by Timbra, inspired by the geometry of the original cabinetry.

The home’s kitchen features a bold, earthy mix of colors and textures—the quartzite counters, Venetian plaster kitchen hood, Zellige tile backsplash, and natural wood millwork come together to create a warm and inviting space. “The juxtaposition of the old, Moroccan Zellige tile against the new Marvin windows is a really nice design moment,” says Carly.

The kitchen and kitchen lighting were planned and organized by Jane Ariyoshi of Kozo Designs, Tiburon. The cabinetry was crafted by Herb Zacks Woodwork, Petaluma. The live-edge shelves are by Karl Stark of Peroba Reclaimed Wood, Richmond.

In the kitchen, designers Alfie Koetter and Luke Studebaker worked with woodworker Aaron Hauser of Mason Haus to create custom new millwork inspired by the look and feel of the original cabinetry. Hauser sourced sequence matched natural birch that was rotary cut to create the cabinets.

For messy spots like kitchen counters and backsplashes, using a covering from the Performance category can help add a touch of fun to your space without worrying about maintenance.

The team used their office kitchen reno to explore bringing mixed materials together in a cohesive fashion.

The new kitchen is a vibrant mix of vintage-inspired and modern, featuring warm maple, bold pops of color, and stainless steel.