Kitchen

Kitchen Space

A new, lowered level at the back of the home hosts the kitchen and dining room, and is accessed via concrete steps that deliberately double as informal seating. “We loved the idea of being able to read the sunken part of the house as an entirely concrete element, which would give the space a feeling of being grounded,” says the architect. “[It also] provides a robust base for the timber frame and a series of plinths on which different activities can take place—such as sitting, cooking, reading, or exercising.”

A kitchen, complete with a small dining area, allows guests to reverse roles and host the hosts. The blue Muuto Unfold light accents against the otherwise black and white space; the chairs are Hay Copenhague bar stools.

Despite the small size, Brightbuilt Homes’ modular homes under 200K are tastefully designed with modern touches, like light-toned hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances.

The kitchen cabinetry is also original and contributes to the authentic midcentury vibe.

A closer look at the kitchen.

The galley kitchen has original cabinetry and countertops, all in excellent condition according to the listing. It also has updated stainless steel appliances, a large pantry, and direct access to the atrium and the enormous two-car garage.

The yellow stair is echoed by a matching yellow backsplash in the kitchen.

A warm palette of birch plywood with olive green linoleum outfits the kitchen.

The kitchen has a simple design and utilizes low-cost materials so that the client could fabricate it using a limited selection of tools.

After: kitchen

Floor to ceiling glass frames the view in the kitchen.