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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.
Green Room

Girls Room

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