Kitchen

For the backsplash, the homeowner chose ceramic tiles in a honeycomb pattern by Portland-based Clayhaus to compliment the walnut-faced cabinetry.

A close-up of the kitchen's custom cabinetry, white quartz countertop and backsplash, and black metal open shelving

The center island purposefully features seating so that the family can hang out while preparing meals on the Bertazzoni Master Series range.

Lambert & Fils lights are suspended over the island.

The founder of Polly Harbison Design transformed the 1940s home where her sister, Margot, resides with her family to include a new kitchen, a bedroom with an outdoor shower, and wide-open garden views. In the main communal areas, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and wooden screens slide open completely, allowing Margot, Ewen, and their three daughters to get fresh air.

Custom cabinets in a mix of white oak and lacquered paint join Miele appliances and a honed quartz countertop.

“I don’t paint landscapes when I’m here because I can’t compete with the natural beauty,” says Yael.

The birch was custom kerfed to look like planks and finished in a white varnish. The table and peninsula were also made to fit snugly into the A-frame.

Kitchen cabinetry is crafted from regional Douglas Fir, offering a welcoming balance of clean lines and textural warmth.

The kitchen features custom millwork with opal glass pulls, recycled glass terrazzo countertops and backsplash, copper plumbing, and a showstopping Lacanche range in Provence yellow.

"The client had sourced some period-appropriate inspirational images and asked us to run with it,