Storage

The kitchen underwent a major overhaul two years ago.

A custom bench in the mudroom is illuminated by a skylight.

Dark walnut floors are paired with vertical bleached walnut paneling.

The same detailing is found here for consistency, including a quartz counter in Lincoln White from Daltile white counter and a more dramatic porcelain backsplash, the Calacatta Aries pattern from Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Series. The faucet is by Grohe.

Doors on the bar allow it to be hidden away for a cleaner look.

The shelves and the hidden bar are painted a delightful ‘Tarrytown Green’ by Benjamin Moore.

The frosted glass-fronted cabinet in the living room contains shoes and bags on the side by the entrance and tableware nearer to the kitchen.

The no demolition needed storage system is both economical and elegant, while the overall design was inspired by Japanese architecture and minimalism.

In the long corridor, both wall and ceiling storage provide room for items needed on a daily basis and those barely reached for.

The system’s modules have a set design, but floor plans and finishes can be customized.

Leila made the light in the primary bedroom herself from a simple kit using silk fabric she bought in Madrid. "

The coffee station sits beneath a retractable skylight. "On a rubbish day the coffee area is fully internal, but when it’s beautiful outside, you’re bathed in sunshine while making a coffee,

Open shelving allows the couple to display favorite pots like objets d'art and gives them easy access when cooking. The large pantry features glass doors and has space for all their ingredients.

The couple have two sphynx cats and the home has been designed around their needs as well as the family's. The joinery under the staircase, for example, houses a litter box that is accessible through a cat opening. "There's a lot of hidden infrastructure that supports their furry friends,

A long timber unit runs along the living area, offering storage for toys and a display surface.

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Bespoke oak joinery in the entrance offers a practical zone with a built-in bench seat, pegs for coats and bags, shelving, and concealed storage for shoes and everyday clutter.