Kitchen

Along Victoria’s Surf Coast, a minimalist timber dwellingcombines Scandinavian charm with the laid-back vibes of a New Zealand bach.

The wood-paneled kitchen features tiles made from Japanese finger mosaics.

"Anthony and Sherry love to entertain, so they wanted something that felt a little more austere from the street and then became warm and cozy on the interio,” says architect Eric Hughes.

"If you like the look of higher ceilings, choose a home that already has your preferred ceiling height,” says Eskandari. “Raising the height of ceilings is possible, but extremely labor intensive and costly. Taking down walls to create an open concept space is one of the most common requests from homeowners. Make sure you know which walls are load-bearing, as those are a lot more expensive to take down.”

Escalante Escape kitchen area/exterior

Kitchen & Dining Room with Raked Ceilings & High Window

Big Wood Residence

Modern kitchen includes triple-bay sink, gas range, and hidden storage.

“Daniel knew what he wanted, and that made it easy for the materials,” says Bernardo.)

Local cabinetmaker Peter Pomerantz made the custom, white oak cabinetry and Flywheel Industrial Arts fabricated the steel hood. “It’s about lines and shadows; no hardware,” Herrmann says.

The backsplash is covered in Clé Tile, and the counters are Carrara marble.