One of the second-level bedrooms looks down to the ground-level courtyard.
The fire pit area displays a 48-inch concrete fire bowl, woven chairs, and upcycled tree stumps for kid-friendly-seating.
Garden terrace
The double-height opening connecting the main living areas also peeks at the "think tank
A pitched-timber pergola that integrates interior and exterior is the defining feature of a kitchen extension by Benjamin Wilkes for the circa 1908 home where James and Kate Greenfield live with their two children in South London. The Tigra Multi brick is from Traditional Brick and Stone.
Described as “Lego for grown-ups” Grupa’s ili_ili lamps (which translates to “either-or”) allow the consumer to pick and choose between six modular elements in different colors in order to create their own individualized lamps.
The home enjoys a spectacular sunset from its hillside perch. Acapulco Lounge Chairs in Pink from CB2 grace the front lawn.
The kitchen is open to the home’s public space, and intimately connected to the jaw-dropping views beyond. Three Sculptural Glass Geo Pendants from West Elm (Clear, 8") hang above the kitchen peninsula, while the living room includes a custom West Elm Andes Sofa in Ink Blue Distressed Velvet, along with an Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman. The outdoor dining area features a Diablo Extension table in Charcoal and Formed Chairs in Black, both by Terra Outdoor Living.
A flat front yard, with drought-tolerant landscaping and a spa, is a place for gardening, lawn games, and congregating with guests.
Kitchen
When Nook Architects set out to renovate a 720-square-foot apartment in Barcelona's Poble Sec district, they knew they wanted to retain the space's characteristic elements—especially the original barrel-vaulted ceilings. Here, the track lighting accentuates the rhythmic curves.
In the kitchen, olive green cabinets pair with Calacatta marble, stylish fixtures, and a circular, wood-clad island.
This remodeled kitchen features Silestone countertops and backsplashes paired wood cabinetry with laminates.
From the central kitchen island, there is a continuous line of sight to the garden. “Milli loves her indoor plants,” says builder Hamish White. “The tree views from most windows, and all the indoor plants makes you feel as if nature is never far away.”
A pair of Splügen Braü pendants from Flos hang near a kitchen island topped with black Swedish granite. The faucets are from Vola and the appliances are from Siemens.
A slatted walkway leads into the new library, which the Gimons have outfitted with a Topissimo rug by Nani Marquina, Grove Garden wallpaper from Osborne & Little’s Tara collection, and a pink Chroma Sassy sliding wall panel by 3form.
Another peek at the exterior, showcasing the home’s sleek facade and luminous walls of glass.
In addition to the various gathering areas, the backyard also features a large kidney-shaped pool and spa. The property is fully fenced and threaded with pathways, creating a private oasis.
Kasey and Nick chose to keep the long, reclaimed-marble countertop in the kitchen, which had been renovated by the previous owners of the 1954 Wendell Lovett home.
An eye-catching black kitchen provides a bold counterpoint to the otherwise light and airy interior palette. LG appliances, Wilsonart quartz counters in Manhattan, Vertical Tube pendants from Castor Design, and Restoration Hardware French T-Back Stools complete the striking space.
Mature pothos vines drip over the banister of the loft, cascading down to the first floor. "It’s the first thing people notice," says Melanie.
Situated in a rear corner of the lot, the partially covered patio comes with a large space for dining and an outdoor kitchen.
Melissa MacDonald Metalworks filters natural light from the skylight above. The home's inverted floor plan places each of the three bedrooms on the ground floor and the main living areas upstairs.
The desert landscape can be relished from a lounge chair beside the outdoor fireplace.
A cheery yellow faucet adds a pop of color to the kitchen island.
The homeowners are both in the creative field, with connections to a slew of talented artists. What hangs on the walls is only a small portion of their collection.
The kitchen island is made of poured terrazzo, balanced atop a mirrored slab and two orange posts for a playful, postmodern vibe.
Vertical aluminum louvers, providing protection against the harsh desert heat, are also a striking design feature of the Kaufmann Desert House.
The pool and covered patio sit on the corner opposite of the entrance courtyard. The patio can be accessed through sliding glass doors from both the dining room and kitchen, and the master bedroom. Having lived on the site for so long, designer Jamie Chioco was able to quickly make informed decisions about the design—for example, one of the neighbors uses his backyard for large family gatherings and barbecues, and so it was decided early on to not to have many openings on that facade in order to give both homes privacy.
A modern cabin in Washington’s Methow Valley has a fireplace with glazing on to opposite sides, so its owners can watch the embers of the fireplace glowing from both indoors and out on the patio.
Designed by London architect John Pawson, this home in Saint Tropez has a freestanding fireplace framed by clean lines and bright white walls that acts as the heart a dynamic open-plan living room.
This six-bedroom villa in Brussels ha a cut-in stone fireplace underneath a glass-enclosed walkway.
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