Mid Century Designs

A communal laundry area.

The countertop was imported from Japan and made of Hiba wood from Aomori.

In this kitchen in Australia, a freestanding island is lit by a skylight and track lighting, while the texture and color of the siding of the island provide a marked contrast to the dark cabinetry of the rest of the kitchen. An oversized sink makes the island an ideal prep space.

For the kitchen, American cherry wood was used to create cabinets that establish a warm and sturdy tone. Each piece of lumber was purchased at auction by the Brillharts and stored in New Hampshire, before being shipped to Miami and milled on site. The wood island is painted black to provide a point of visual contrast. Himalayan marble countertops and stainless steel appliances lend moments of clean modernism to the kitchen, which is flooded with bright light thanks to patio windows that open to the yard.

A marble island and white cabinetry define the bright, open kitchen, while matte black and bronze finishes celebrate craftsmanship.

A new walkway and outdoor terraces are part of the addition.

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 open plan living, dining, and kitchen areas.

The design team exposed the original brick highlighting the warmth of the original wood ceiling.