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This is immediately apparent upon entry, where a bright white storage
           unit and blue cushioned bench are installed to read as a standalone
           element, replacing a series of board-and-batten-clad closets beside
           the front door. Similarly in the kitchen, the cabinetry and stainless-
           steel surfaces and appliances are placed to create a stark juxtaposition
           with, and distinct separation from, the paneling. Custom units form
           an L around a central island—its top extending at one end to form a
           breakfast bar, and its base subtly curved underneath to allow an extra
           seat on the adjacent side.

           In the bathrooms, vanities are cleverly hung like artworks in front of
           the cedar walls on powder-coated steel frames, which hold mirrors
           and marble tiles, and accommodate the plumbing. Showers are
           similarly outlined in black, carefully slotted into place and patterned
           with hexagonal tiling.

           Furniture throughout the home is again treated like pieces of art,
           imbuing each of the rooms with personality through flashes of colour,
           a variety of textures, and a surprising mix of scales. Huge domed
           pendant lights create continuity between the kitchen, dining area and
           hallway, while an oversized Anglepoise lamp standing in the living
           room warps the perspective when looking through to the kitchen.

           Hues from a dichroic glass vitrine beside the entrance, and a console
           with pixelated sides in the living room, are picked out in accent
           pillows, coffee table books, and other upholstered items. The cottage’s
           six bedrooms are treated in the same way, using colourful textiles and
           playful lamps to ensure none of the spaces feel too cold or serious.
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