Kitchens

"We like quartzite because it has the movement of marble but is more resilient,

The door to the left was added in the remodel, to increase air flow and facilitate better circulation for groups. The threshold is painted green, in a nod to an image seen in the Barbican Residents: Inside the Iconic Brutalist Estate. The wall oven are by Bosch.

Jess arranged the Wow tiles into this hypnotic pattern for the backsplash. A Gerroluce BumBum sconce in adds a punch of color to complement the bright blue range hood.

A blue Hay Petit BonBon light fixture hangs in the stairwell.

The team dropped the ceiling in the kitchen in order to be able to run lines for the air conditioner. The curved wall around the banquette conceals HVAC for the living room.

The kitchen underwent the most dramatic change, being relocated to the back of the house adjacent to the living room. White Oak floors and casework and new Kolbe windows warm up the space. The pendant light is from Design Within Reach, and the bar stools are custom from Sean Woolsey.

Rice is a must for the family's meals. The rice cooker comes out onto the counter when it's time to cook.

The rice cooker garage.

The biggest savings here were found in labour: Liz and Matt got hands on with almost everything, and called in favors for the electric work.

"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.

Owner Kristine likes to spend her weekend mornings in the kitchen, under the skylight.

A vintage apron front sink now anchors the kitchen, with new cabinetry, drawer pulls by Linnea, and honed granite countertops.

The architect placed the windows at Sabrina’s eye level so that she’d be able to see her son, Rocco, playing in the yard outside. "You can feel the seasons changing here," says Chiavelli. "I grew up three miles from here, outside in nature. This is a house for experiencing life."

By dropping the window sills to the same height as the kitchen counters, Rafael created a cleaner look and brought in more light.

A space-efficient custom pegboard holds Crow Canyon enamel mugs and more.

Most of the cabin’s interior is dedicated to the generous open floorplan living space.