“When we added a bedroom and bathroom to the second floor, the kitchen became more enclosed with lower ceilings. We kept it as open and light as possible, by wrapping the interior walls with cabinetry, and pulling a long peninsula out, separating the space from the dining and living areas.”

“We concealed the dishwashers and fridge/freezer in cabinetry panels to achieve a seamless aesthetic. Above the range, we carried in the same stone from above the fireplace to add some texture and movement to the room. The backsplash is a simple white linear mosaic tile, inspired by the Australian designs we love, and adds a beautiful soft texture to the room while keeping it light and simple.”

“In the dining room, the black marble was carried into the dining table with two pedestal bases supporting a large black-stained oak top. Sculptural chairs tie in the same wood tone as the C-tables from the living room, keeping the areas cohesive. Above the table, we suspended an oversized chandelier with glowing hemispheres staggered at different heights. The chandelier acts as both an art installation and a light source, and carries the eye up to the high ceilings. To soften the space, white linen drapes frame the windows keeping the aesthetic light, bright and modern.”

“Behind the dining room, the stairs carry up to the second floor. We opted for a glass railing, with a black square handrail to keep the space feeling open and light. Above the stairs, we filled the wall with a gallery wall displaying wedding photos and photos from our travels, but plan to swap them out over time as our family evolves.”

“The main living area consists of the dining room and living room. This area has 16′ ceilings, and three tall windows that flood the space with natural light. We wanted the spaces to feel cohesive yet wanted each one to be special in their own way.”

“In the living room, to maximize seating, we brought in the RH Cloud sectional and went with the biggest size we could fit. The coffee table was made custom out of black marble and designed as a floating plinth. Wooden C-tables were added to provide additional spots for drinks, or to make it possible to work on a laptop from the sofa.”

In the living room, the main focal point is the fireplace wall. The fireplace is wrapped in a matte-black porcelain, giving a modern a minimalist aesthetic. Above the fireplace, we carried bookmatched stone to the ceiling, to celebrate the height and add texture to the space. “The TV is mounted here, above a white oak mantle. To the left of the fireplace, the black porcelain transitions into black fluted wood panels, concealing hidden storage and tying in to the white oak fluted cabinets above. Between the oak cabinets and the stone, we designed staggered open shelving with dark gray mirrors at the back and recessed LED lighting to display accessories and break up the wall.”

“The powder room is tucked away in the entryway and is my favorite hidden gem in the whole place. We went bold here and blacked it out. The walls are wrapped in a black porcelain tile with brass inlay, and the vanity, countertop and plumbing fixtures (even the toilet) are black. Above the vanity, we hung an antiqued mirror wrapped in brass talons and suspended a single pendant on the right side to give an edgy, asymmetrical look. To really finish the look, we even got black toilet paper.”

“We wanted the space to feel private and separate from the main living areas, so we framed out a walk-in closet in front of the door when you walk in, providing a buffer area. The bedroom has very low ceilings in here, so we kept the palette very light and airy with a white, plush rug and bedding, white ripple fold drapes carrying to the ceiling, and a tall upholstered headboard to carry the eye up. Beside the bed, bleached wood nightstands stand below hanging pendants, and tall mirrors mounted above them to bounce light around and create the illusion of taller ceilings.”

“At the vanity, we wanted the seamless look of a single trough-style sink, but needed counterspace, so designed the sinks to be integrated into the stone countertop, with a recessed portion between the two. Stepping back, it reads as one long sink, but the space in the middle stays dry and can be used to hold makeup or hair tools when getting ready.”