kitchen

In clear mode, CLiC brings the surrounding landscape into the kitchen, and the natural light adds dimension to this home’s stone and dark cabinetry.

The redesigned kitchen maintained plenty of cupboard space by taking better advantage of the left wall for storage, including, near the window, a cupboard from which the hidden TV unfolds.

New custom walnut cabinetry syncs with the rest of the built-ins throughout the home, to create a pleasing rhythm in the open plan. The backsplash is Heath Ceramics tile, and the counter is Pental Quartz. Open shelves at the rear overlook a cozy den, and allow sightlines out the new windows at the front of the home.

Floor plan of Cottage House by Splinter Society Architecture

The built-in dining nook with dark gray banquette seating is textured with white oak vertical slats that reference the cement board fins on the house’s façade.

The couple spent $27, 250 on the interior windows, including the floor-to-ceiling glass panels that frame the courtyard.

The kitchen counters are Pietra Gray marble, which complements the refinement of the spotted gum timber joinery.

The sink anchors a wash station that's less in view of the rest of the home, letting dirty dishes be out of sight, and surrounding cabinetry holds less-used items. "We don't even have enough stuff for all that storage,

The walnut millwork in the Dacor concept kitchen is a stand-out example of how natural materials can be used to create a warm and welcoming kitchen.

By far the biggest transformation, the new kitchen enjoys high ceilings from the revamped roofline; all new casework, flooring, and finishes; and a large island. The stools are from 2xhome.

The "appliance garage

The designers enlarged the kitchen, employing walnut cabinetry and large glass doors that slide open and connect the room to the yard.