Kitchens for Phoebe

“The garden activates seclusion from the mundane world, creates tranquility in the city, and liberates the mind in the passage between the mundane world and nature,” says Principal Architect Hiroshi Nakamura. “When people feel stressed, they can look out the window at the garden and transfer their mind to it.”

“The warmth of the plants and trees is felt in the home,” the homeowners share. The garden includes a tall Iroha maple tree (left), an evergreen Horutonoki tree (right), along with moss and ferns at the base.

A hinoki wash bucket and seat from Shimizu Mokuzai reflect tradition in the rebuilt, expanded bathroom, which has a newly installed skylight and a glass-block wall.

The ground floor material palette features polished concrete floors and lime washed walls.

The handmade Moroccan geometric tiles in the renovated front hallway were one of the "splurge

Lauren's interest in art was shaped growing up in Miami surrounded by its vibrant scene, and is evident the moment you walk into the home.

In the kitchen, designers Alfie Koetter and Luke Studebaker worked with woodworker Aaron Hauser of Mason Haus to create custom new millwork inspired by the look and feel of the original cabinetry. Hauser sourced sequence matched natural birch that was rotary cut to create the cabinets.

Stephanie detailed a built-in bench, which is now a favorite spot to sit with the cook, in order to fill in the wasted space below the window, using yellow velvet for the custom upholstery ($2000).

aesarstone counters in the kitchen, which best highlights the homes mix of light and wood. White conversion varnish was used on the sink side of the island for durability, with wood on the side of entertainment.