Dan Gayfer Design has completed a new ground floor addition for a home in Melbourne, Australia, that includes a new sitting area, the kitchen, and the dining area.
The new kitchen is situated between the sitting area and the dining area, and key to its design is a large window that slides open to a small garden.
The window frame also doubles as a window seat, allowing the kitchen to become a gathering space for both family and friends.
Other kitchen details include wood cabinets and an island with a gray tile accent to match the backsplash.
There’s also curved shelving on the corner and an integrated fridge.
In the dining area, there’s a bookshelf that’s partially set back into the wall. The wood backing allows the decorative items to stand out.
The sitting area, which opens to the backyard, includes wood walls, louver windows, shelving, and a colorful blue couch.
Other updated areas include multiple bathrooms, with white and gray tiles, and some wood accents.
James Veal and Christine Stucker, co-founders of interior design firm and architecture studio Stewart-Schafer, have recently completed the renovation of a home in Nyack, New York, and included in the remodel, was the transformation of the kitchen.
Before The Renovation
The original 1980s kitchen was outdated with old appliances, an overmount sink, and an uniquely shaped island.
After The Renovation
The updated light-filled contemporary kitchen design fuses Scandinavian minimalism with relaxed Californian elegance and Japanese undertones.
The redesign included installing a new floor, moving appliances, with some integrated, and a larger island with more counter space and room for seating.
Challenged with completing the remodel in under three months, the designers incorporated durable, high-quality materials including quartz countertops that complement the white walls.
Also included in the kitchen design are white rift oak for the cabinets, chosen for their durability to stand heavy usage.
Design firm Egue y Seta has completed the renovation of a home in Barcelona, Spain, that includes three levels, and a kitchen that’s enclosed within interior windows.
Let’s take a look around…
The Kitchen
Stepping into the home, just off the entryway is the kitchen, which is located within walls of windows with white frames. The kitchen functions both as a breakfast nook and a bar with a serving hatch. White cabinets have been paired with matte green cabinets, while white tiles have been used for the backsplash.
An eat-in breakfast nook is tucked into the corner and includes a built-in bench, and a mirrored wall, which makes the space feel larger.
The Bar + Sliding Door
Separating the kitchen from the open plan living room and dining area is a sliding glass door that matches the white window frames of the kitchen walls. There’s also a pass-through window with a wood countertop that acts as a bar.
The Dining Area
The open plan dining area includes a long bench against the wall, a wood table with wood chairs, a pendant light that gives of lined shadows, and a wood shelf with hidden lighting underneath.
The Living Room
The living room has shelving that lines the wall, while the couch and armchair are focused on the fireplace and built-in firewood storage.
The Garden Terrace
Off the living room is a garden terrace, furnished with an outdoor lounge and an alfresco dining area.
The Powder Room
This level of the home also includes a three-door wardrobe in a eucalyptus green finish, that hides a minimal, functional, and attractive powder room. Floral pattern wallpaper, high contrast accessories and taps, and a wall lamp by Ichiro Iwasaki for Vibia give this small space a unique appearance.
The Stairs
A semi-open staircase connects the various levels of the home.
The Primary Bedroom + Bathroom
The primary bedroom and en-suite bathroom are on the middle floor of the home. Botanical wallpaper creates a feature wall, while the wood slat accent wall provides separation between the sleeping area and the bathroom.
In the bathroom, black framed glass walls hide the shower and toilet, while the vanity has a thick white countertop that hides a makeup area.
The Kid’s Bedroom
In the kid’s bedroom, there are uniquely shaped wood cut-outs on the wall that have been designed to attach rock climbing mounts, turning the one empty wall into a climbing wall.
The Guest Bathroom
The guest bathroom has a simple neutral color palette with a gray vanity, light gray tiles, and black accents.
The Secondary Living Room
On the top level of the home is a secondary living room with a pitched ceiling. The living room is furnished with a couch, shelving unit, rattan pendant lights, a desk with a TV above it, and a reading area with built-in shelves.
The Balcony
A sliding door opens to a balcony with views of the neighborhood. A small table with chairs, as well as an outdoor rug and low cushion furniture gives the space multiple uses.
The Floor Plan
Photographer: VICUGO FOTO | Designers: Egue y Seta (with direct involvement of: Daniel Pérez, Felipe Araujo, Emma Charles, Diana García, Sarah Salas, Maria Escobar, Sebastian Manrique and Veronica Galli) | Construction Company: Rehabidi | Carpentry: Disseny 9evo | Electricity and plumbing installations: Gonzalo 2015 S.L |Plugs and switches: Simon 82 Detail
Luis Portero of studioLARQ has designed the interiors of an apartment that involved creating a wall of black-framed folding doors that separate the kitchen from the living room.
Photography by Comedor Estar Cocina
The folding doors sit below a row of windows, and when open or closed, the doors allow the natural light from the windows in the exterior wall to travel throughout the interior. The black frames also create a bold contrast to the surrounding area.
Photography by Comedor Estar Cocina
The black framed wall also complements the black stools of the kitchen island, while the kitchen cabinets have a minimalist design.
Photography by Comedor Estar Cocina
The adjacent living room showcases the concrete flooring and is furnished with leather couches, a pair of armchairs, and a wood coffee table. There’s a low console and glass front cabinet on the living room wall that complements the black-framed doors.
Photography by Comedor Estar Cocina
Photography by Comedor Estar Cocina
Photography by Comedor Estar Cocina
Photography by Comedor Estar Cocina
Behind the living room is the dining area. A full wall of custom cabinetry and open shelving, with a ladder, acts as a library, while a round dining table sits beneath a single minimalist pendant light.
Photography by Comedor Estar Cocina
In the bedroom, a dark bed frame contrasts the white walls and ties in with the black picture frames, bench, and side tables.
Photography by Dormitorio Banao Lavadero
In the bathroom, a dark wood vanity is topped with dual sinks, while square white tiles cover the walls and shower.
Photography by Dormitorio Banao Lavadero
Photography by Dormitorio Banao Lavadero
The apartment also has a small laundry with the same white tiles as the bathroom and includes a small sink below the window.
Studio Jordano Valota has designed a new home in Brazil, that has a large open plan main living area.
An interesting design element they included in the main floor of the house, is a long sliding wood wall that can close off the kitchen from the dining area and the living room.
The sliding wood wall can be opened to reveal the large kitchen with an expansive island that seats eight, as well as a warm wood ceiling.
Let’s take a look at the rest of the house…
The home is located on an irregular corner lot, with the curb appeal showcasing steps with hidden lighting, and uplighting the palm trees.
At the rear of the home, there’s a swimming pool and patio that are hidden from street views. Large sliding glass doors open to the interior of the home.
The living room is flooded with natural light from the oversized windows and sliding doors, while the stairs draw attention to the double-height ceiling.
In one of the bedrooms, hidden lighting is featured under the bed and along the one edge of the ceiling.
Here’s a look at the floor plan of the home.
Photography by 3por1studio | Architects: Studio Jordano Valota
Mitsuori Architects has designed the renovation of a home in Northcote, Australia, that includes a new and open kitchen.
One detail we noticed in the wood and white kitchen, is the wood-framed horizontal window that doubles as the backsplash.
The window which runs along the wall provides a view of the garden outside and adds an abundance of natural light to the kitchen.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a small reading corner that’s furnished with open shelving, a rug, a floor lamp, and a small sofa.
In the nearby dining room, multiple skylights flood the room with natural light, while at the same time, create shadows along the wall. On the opposite wall, custom joinery creates plenty of storage space, while the table is surrounded by chairs as well as a bench. Polished concrete flooring rounds out the contemporary interior.
In the updated bathroom, while tiles cover the walls, while a rounded frameless mirror hangs from a simple wood hook, which also matches the wood vanity.
The bathroom also includes a built-in bathtub with a tall window and shelving niche on the adjacent wall. A white heated towel rail almost blends into the surrounding white wall.
Photographer: Michael Kai Photography | Architecture Firm: Mitsuori Architects – Matthew Murfett, Melissa Lim, Rhodri Thomas | Builder: Howroyd Homes Pty Ltd | Structural Engineer: Structural Edge | Landscape Designer: Andrew Plant Landscape Architect | Land Surveyor: Meridian Land Surveyors Pty Ltd | Building: Surveyor Reddo
Woodrow Architects has designed the remodel of a lower ground floor apartment in London, England, and included in the updated interior is a kitchen that’s been hidden within a wall of cabinetry.
The kitchen, which can be hidden away when not in use, is enclosed in muted metallic gray cabinets. The main section of the kitchen is accessed via a pair of folding doors.
The folding doors can be completely hidden within the cabinetry, exposing the main countertop of the kitchen.
The main section includes a small sink, a cooktop, counter space, hidden lighting, drawers with minimalist fronts, and wood upper cabinets.
Integrated appliances have also been included, with a wall oven on the right-hand side of the kitchen, while the refrigerator is on the left.
Let’s take a look at the rest of the remodeled apartment…
Stepping inside, there’s an entryway with a closet that’s been built into the wall.
The entryway opens up to the living room, where there’s an entire wall of dark blue and wood cabinetry that includes a bench with a mirror, plenty of storage, a fish tank, open shelving, and an integrated coffee station.
Down the hallway between the living room and the kitchen/dining room, is a custom-designed home office.
The kitchen shares the open room with the dining area. White lighting hangs from the ceiling, while a fireplace is flanked with floor-to-ceiling wood bookshelves.
In one of the bedrooms, blush pink walls and bedding creates a calm and relaxed environment.
In the bathroom, there’s a white vanity with dual sinks, a matching bathtub, as well as a walk-in shower, and a storage cabinet that hangs above the bathroom and adds a natural design element.
Another unique design element of this apartment is a steam room with a curved glass screen, blush pink walls, and rose gold accents.
Here’s a look at the ‘before’ and ‘after’ floor plan of the apartment remodel.
Photography: Adam Scott Photography | Architect: Woodrow Architects | Structural Engineer: J Friis Consulting Structural Engineers | Contractor: Decor House Construction
Studio Arthur Casas together with architect Marina Werfel has designed the interiors of a modern apartment in Paris, France, that includes a striking matte black kitchen.
The kitchen, which is a key design element in the apartment, strongly contrasts the light furniture found in the nearby living room.
The black kitchen cabinets have matching hardware, creating a seamless look.
The kitchen island extends and drops down to include a wood dining table with upholstered dining chairs.
Let’s take a look around the rest of the apartment…
The Exterior
The home is located within a building that’s located on one of the most elegant streets of Paris, where the major fashion stores and art galleries are concentrated.
Entryway
Throughout the home is a monochromatic color palette, with wood and steel design accents. Central to the open plan living room and the kitchen is a large steel beam in the ceiling that’s been painted white, while wood beams have been left exposed.
The Living Room
In the living room, neutral-colored furniture creates a calm and relaxed environment, while the glass coffee table with a black base complements the black kitchen cabinets and the black accent wall at the opposite end of the open space.
Home Office
A small home office is located in the hallway adjacent to the living room and includes a small wood desk as well as a built-in shelf and hidden lighting.
Bedrooms
In the bedrooms, calm colors have been paired with textures and artwork to create relaxed and cozy spaces.
FIGR Architecture Studio has designed a modern home for a family of five in Ascot Vale, Australia, that includes a clever kitchen design.
The kitchen has a large island, black cabinets, wood accents, and black penny tiles, however, it’s the countertop that caught our eye.
The countertop continues on from the kitchen and transforms into a small desk area.
From the desk, the countertop drops down to become a stand for the TV in the living room. The penny tile backsplash from the kitchen also continues and creates a backdrop for the TV, helping it blend into its surroundings.
Continuing further, the white surface lines the corner and transforms into a daybed, with pillows adding comfort.
A large pivot window extends the daybed into the rear yard to transform the window into a seating and reading platform.
Let’s take a look at the other areas of the home…
The front of the home has a white exterior that matches the white picket fence, while a large black-framed window protrudes away from the house.
The architect explains the inspiration behind the home, “The project takes inspiration from its surroundings and context and reinterprets its findings through a contemporary take on a traditional Victorian elevation, resulting in a considered outcome and street integration.”
Inside, wood-framed windows and doors, as well as the wood flooring, add a natural element to the mostly white interior.
Black accents continue throughout in the form of lighting, furniture, decorative items, accent walls, and door frames.
A colorful surprise is included in the home in the form of a deep green carpet that travels up the stairs and into the home office.
The home office has a desk that lines the angled window and overlooks a small courtyard.
The large sliding window, together with the skylight, ensures that plenty of natural light filters through to the interior.
The black accents continue through one of the bathrooms, with a black mirror/vanity surround and a black-lined shower niche.
Australian architecture studio FIGR, has designed a modern addition to a house in Melbourne.
The addition features a pitched roof, and is covered in a combination of standing seam black metal siding, Silvertop Ash shiplap siding, and weatherboard.
Photography by Tom Blachford
Inside, the vaulted ceiling creates a tall and open space for the new living room, dining room, kitchen, and loft area. In the living room, the couch is focused on the black fireplace, that sits on a custom built low shelf.
Photography by Tom Blachford
That shelf transforms in a bench that’s located by the doors that open to the backyard.
Photography by Tom Blachford
Behind the couch is the dining room. Wood covered walls highlight the design of the vaulted ceiling, and create a backdrop for the dining table and chairs.
Photography by Tom Blachford
In the kitchen, a large island with black accents complements the black edge of the loft, while a mirrored backsplash reflects the backyard.
Photography by Tom Blachford
A ladder, that normally hangs on the wall, can be used to gain access to the loft above the kitchen.
Photography by Tom Blachford
In the bathroom, tiles cover the walls, while a freestanding bathtub is positioned beneath the window, and a minimalist glass shower screen allows the natural light from the window to filter throughout the room.
Photography by Tom Blachford | Architect: FIGR Architecture Studio | Builder: BYDE Constructions | Engineer: Meyer Consulting Engineers | Building Surveyor: Michel Group Building Surveyors | Styling: Ruth Welsby
