Studio Kitchen Reference

Hard materials such as polished concrete were used for the interior floors and bench-tops. The interior brick walls were all painted white.

A simple color palette of gray, white, and brown gives the home a sleek, Scandinavian-inspired vibe.

In the summer, the kitchen counter transforms into an indoor/outdoor kitchen island. The outdoor dining room is located between two whitebeam trees.

The bright contemporary kitchen features high-end appliances and custom cabinetry.

The spacious open floor plan maintains a utilitarian sense of function. The floors are made from colored concrete.

In the kitchen, white Caesarstone counters seamlessly top white flat-front cabinets.

The kitchen backsplash features Yohen Border mosaic tile from Inax. Note the curved shape of the island. The stools are from Normann Copenhagen.

The sleek white-and-concrete interior fit-out provides a contemporary, open-plan living space for the young family.

The new oak staircase functions as the “backbone” of the home, connecting the more private spaces upstairs with the open-plan living and dining space on the ground floor.

The floors in Tetris Extension by Crosshatch are hydronic-heated, polished concrete.

Sweet customized modular IKEA cabinetry and paired it with Caesarstone countertops in the kitchen. Penny tiles were used as the backsplash.

An angled application gives this wood paneling a modern feel.

"They wanted a very friendly, functional, and warm kitchen," Maydan says. Meital adds, "We cook a lot and have a lot of friends. We are French people!" Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Bosch appliances mix with a Restoration Hardware dining table and BoConcept chairs.

In the open-plan living area, one of the highlights is the natural light-filled kitchen from Italian manufacturer Armony.

The kitchen features Ikea cabinets, soapstone countertops, and steel backsplash. The oak panel doors conceal additional storage and mechanicals.

In the kitchen, a concrete Caesarstone countertop echoes the flooring material; the slatted pine mezzanine is a nod to the ceiling finish. “Everything is referencing something else,” says Armstrong.

The mezzanine is fenced by slats of whitewashed pine, and acts as the children’s playroom and hangout space.