The kitchen’s open concept allows for free-flow of movement through the space. Seating is dispersed between the kitchen and dining area. The stools are from Room & Board. The refrigerator is Sub Zero.
The custom table was inspired by a piece of wood the clients discovered themselves. Built with live edge rosewood, the piece features iron legs and a visible bronze butterfly connection.
The most impressive aspect of the renovated kitchen is the radiant natural light. White countertops and cabinetry enhance the effect of the large windows and glass doors, which flood the open floor plan with air and light. The kitchen pendant lights are 28.1 pendants by Bocci. The faucet and sink are Kohler.
Behind sliding doors lies a full-sized pantry, complete with wine storage, open shelving, and a second sink. This separate storage area helps keep the main area streamlined and clutter-free. The custom cabinetry is by De Wils.
The designers handmade the custom table with meticulous attention to detail. After intentionally matching wood grains to ensure a smooth transition between pieces, the table was fitted into the kitchen island to transition the kitchen into the living area. The dining chairs and lounger are Eames for Herman Miller.
Instead of a typical backsplash above the oven, the designer opted for a row of windows to bring in additional natural light. The cooktop hood is sealed under cabinets to create a clean, streamlined effect, while custom tiles in modern shapes add texture. The oven, cooktop, and steam oven are Wolf. The dishwasher is Bosch.
The clean white of the cabinets, walls, and countertops is offset by the dark woods of the table, trim, upper shelves, and beams.
Keeping their home office addition modern, clean, and uncluttered was Ann and Geoff Woolford’s top priority.
The pixelated shelving system, made of birch and acid-etched mirrored glass, as well as the cantilevered desk, were customized for the Woolford’s space. A large glass sliding door framed in white oak separates the addition from the rest of the home. The chairs are from Ikea.
As a scientist with a manufacturing background, Mr. Woolford had precise requirements for the office built-ins. Transferring the contents of two existing bookshelves, as well as adding space for objects for display and six vertical filing cabinets, was no easy feat, nor was integrating electrical outlets and telephone and data connections. However, the architects at Present found an approach that served the Woolfords’ needs and remained visually appealing.
Present Architects relied on warm-toned materials for the addition, using white birch for the cantilevered desk and white stained oak for the floors. The warm palette not only makes for a calm, open interior space, but provides context for the rest of the house.
The couple chose soft green and cream to complement the warm material palette of their new space. The colors serve as a calming counterpoint to the sleek forms of the built-ins and the geometricity of the rectangular space and gabled roof.
The architects chose standard Marvin units for the windows, which was essential to remaining within a small budget. The wide windows and skylight span almost the entire length of two walls in the office, allowing for ample natural light during daytime hours and open garden views.