Kitchens

"It’s not uncommon for sellers to throw some new black plastic under the house to conceal any potential water problems,” says Burkholder. “Old leaky pipes are one problem, but a high water level that leaves the crawlspace musty can be an expensive fix as well.”

After: The kitchen faces the back garden and benefits from a double height atrium space. Pine has been used for the kitchen flooring and cabinets. Extensive glazing gives the ground floor living spaces a direct visual link with the courtyard and terrace.

The kitchen now looks out to the big, open deck which houses expansive tree views.

Windows and skylights from the eastern façade bring in an abundance of light throughout the day.

The orientation of the kitchen work areas were changed, so sunlight from the slanting windows better illuminates the cooking station.

Ceaserstone in Blizzard was used for the perimeter countertop, and Silestone in Lusso for the island top and the waterfall edges.