Homeowners’ ties to Japan provided an opportunity to explore the overlap between Japanese influence in interiors and the style of their home. With a nod to the Arts & Crafts movement wherein Japanese design was a major influence, we desired to bring in wood as a primary element with varying degrees of refinement and character. We looked for ways to compliment the warmth of the wood with cool textures such as leathered stone and smooth cork flooring. As opposed to rigid, ultra clean modernity, we wanted to see the artist or artisans hand in the process, revealing thoughtful and elegant details, while maintaining minimalist lines.

The kitchen was significantly out dated, dark and cut off from the dining room. There was also a secondary exterior door along the back wall of the kitchen. This door was never used, but created a challenge for utilizing a large portion of space in the old kitchen. Our goal was to open the space to the dining room, but in a considered way. The home has much of its original craftsman charm, so a completely open floor plan would have felt out of place.

Team:
Interior Designers: Studio Lithe
General Contractor: Varrato Renovations
Custom Casework: Bones & All
Photographer: Lexi Ribar

Materials used:

- Custom cherry cabinetry
- Allied Maker lighting
- Cork flooring