Go with the Flow
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In the kitchen, quartered-teak veneer cabinetry pairs with striking stone and stainless accents. For minimalist appeal, the clients opted to forego wall cabinets for lower-level storage and an appliance wall that houses two ovens, a fridge and a pantry cupboard. A pop of purple frames the niche into which the windows, cooktop and hood are positioned.
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Distinctive granite counters—with swirls of green, gray, and black—add a dark counterpoint against the warm cabinetry. A smoked-oak bridge table, attached to the island, provides a casual dining area. Above it, a sleek pendant illuminates the room.
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The triangular punch in the foyer creates a light-filled backdrop for art.
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A sculptural tub makes a stunning statement in the oversized bathroom. Oversized gray linoleum tiles provide comfort and water-resistance under foot and flow seamlessly into the shower enclosure behind.
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The rectangular porcelain sink with vanity cabinet hangs below a simple mirror with coordinating wall sconces. A tall, mirrored storage cabinet from Robern significantly ups the bathroom’s storage space.
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A glass curtain—with entry points at either of the end—and linear drain keep water inside the spacious shower. A partial wall visually separates the tub and shower while adding privacy to both areas. Chrome fixtures complete the polished bathroom.
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The second-floor light well now floods the stairwell with natural light from the nearby window and skylight above.
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This foyer’s bright accent wall borrows the anything-but-mellow paint color from the dining room.
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The first floor of this 1980s home was once made up of seven separate rooms. Walls came down—and flush support beams went up—to create a more open floor plan with improved circulation between the kitchen and family, dining, and living rooms. A large window behind the sink was replaced with two smaller ones, positioned high to admit light without sacrificing privacy from the neighbors.
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Marigold yellow walls beckon family and friends to take a seat at the table. The doorway from the kitchen—now enlarged and centered on the wall—enhances flow into the dining room and living room beyond.
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In the powder room, a clear glass vessel sink rests delicately atop the floating vanity with glass-inset drawer fronts. A simple frameless mirror—with a coordinating glass shelf—hangs above.
Go with the Flow
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Featured in Home & Design, Dream Kitchens, Winter 2017.
Photography by Anice Hoachlander