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Fireclay tiles wrap the kitchen island and backsplash, their handmade edges carefully composed to avoid cut tiles at transitions.
Fireclay tiles wrap the kitchen island and backsplash, their handmade edges carefully composed to avoid cut tiles at transitions.
"The solid oak floor is like its own piece of horizontal furniture, blending perfectly with the natural feel, as the soft oak planks flow together throughout the entire apartment,” says Vibeke Jenssen.
"The solid oak floor is like its own piece of horizontal furniture, blending perfectly with the natural feel, as the soft oak planks flow together throughout the entire apartment,” says Vibeke Jenssen.
The wooden structure surrounds the kitchen and connects it to the entrance, and the pantry and laundry room. This was a way of incorporating enough storage space, while keeping the rooms as clean as possible.
The wooden structure surrounds the kitchen and connects it to the entrance, and the pantry and laundry room. This was a way of incorporating enough storage space, while keeping the rooms as clean as possible.
Depending on how the curtain in the living space is configured, it can shade the windows, hide the desk, fully enclose the seating area, and more. “Fabric allows for more flexibility, so a curtain wall does things that a normal wall can’t do,” Kyle points out.
Depending on how the curtain in the living space is configured, it can shade the windows, hide the desk, fully enclose the seating area, and more. “Fabric allows for more flexibility, so a curtain wall does things that a normal wall can’t do,” Kyle points out.
Both the floors and cabinetry are made from white oak.
Both the floors and cabinetry are made from white oak.
Tonalight Nuance tiles were used for the backsplash here. An MGS Taps faucet is mounted above a Julien undermount sink.
Tonalight Nuance tiles were used for the backsplash here. An MGS Taps faucet is mounted above a Julien undermount sink.
The tiles continue up onto the vent hood to enhance the room's textured look.
The tiles continue up onto the vent hood to enhance the room's textured look.
Caesarstone Raw Concrete slab acts as the countertop here next to the warm wood cabinets.
Caesarstone Raw Concrete slab acts as the countertop here next to the warm wood cabinets.
The backsplash tile is from Fireclay in Neptune. When friends come over for parties, they help themselves to a glass from the cupboard. "It feels very organic,
The backsplash tile is from Fireclay in Neptune. When friends come over for parties, they help themselves to a glass from the cupboard. "It feels very organic,
The new kitchen layout allows sightlines to the entry, from the slot window beside the buffet. "Now they have a sense of who's coming and going,
The new kitchen layout allows sightlines to the entry, from the slot window beside the buffet. "Now they have a sense of who's coming and going,
Philippe’s favorite spot in the renovated apartment is the kitchen nook, where a dark green table by Muuto and a built-in banquette upholstered in yellow fabric create a cozy spot for working, eating, and reading.
Philippe’s favorite spot in the renovated apartment is the kitchen nook, where a dark green table by Muuto and a built-in banquette upholstered in yellow fabric create a cozy spot for working, eating, and reading.
Pardo used dark blue cabinetry and a matching painted ceiling to create a deliberately cave-like kitchen.
Pardo used dark blue cabinetry and a matching painted ceiling to create a deliberately cave-like kitchen.
The kitchen now features a seating area featuring a Moooi Container table, Hay chairs and a banquette upholstered in a crimson fabric by Kvadrat. The pendant is by &Tradition.
The kitchen now features a seating area featuring a Moooi Container table, Hay chairs and a banquette upholstered in a crimson fabric by Kvadrat. The pendant is by &Tradition.
The Bestor Architecture team transformed the kitchen with a more open layout finished with a green zellige tile backsplash from Clé and a lavender laminate on the island. “It’s a color combination you don’t see every day,” admits Campbell. “But playing with jewel tones and a pastel and integrating a punchier, bright color at the banquette just felt right. We liked how they were in conversation with one another.”
The Bestor Architecture team transformed the kitchen with a more open layout finished with a green zellige tile backsplash from Clé and a lavender laminate on the island. “It’s a color combination you don’t see every day,” admits Campbell. “But playing with jewel tones and a pastel and integrating a punchier, bright color at the banquette just felt right. We liked how they were in conversation with one another.”
New custom cabinetry in the kitchen grants space for packed weekends with shared family meals.
New custom cabinetry in the kitchen grants space for packed weekends with shared family meals.
“One of the most important elements is the kitchen counter,” says architect Iana Vicq. “We presented a tiled island with a tiled countertop but they wanted something more practical as they cook so often, so we decided to use a Corian countertop.” The high-performance surface cost $5,750.
“One of the most important elements is the kitchen counter,” says architect Iana Vicq. “We presented a tiled island with a tiled countertop but they wanted something more practical as they cook so often, so we decided to use a Corian countertop.” The high-performance surface cost $5,750.

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