This light-filled open-plan kitchen is finished in calming light grey handleless cabinets and Duropal laminate worktop. This inexpensive design maximises the space, with a peninsula island providing additional countertop and dining space.

Hawkesmoor No.112 Walls. Bridge Blue No.222 and Mid Wedgwood No.113 Kitchen Cabinets. Smallbone Brasserie Kitchen.

Wide plank hickory flooring warms up a white kitchen. Floors sawn in the USA and available mill-direct from Hull Forest Products, 1-800-928-9602. Nationwide shipping. www.hullforest.com. Photo by Matt Delphenich Architectural Photography

photo by Nacasa & Partners Inc.

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

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Angie Seckinger

Sam Judges

Hand-made pippy oak kitchen with 'Pegasus' granite worktops. The freestanding island unit is painted in Farrow & Ball 'Green Smoke' with a distressed finish.

Alex Griffiths

Our client wanted a place where they could entertain and party. We helped them to collect some impressive art as well as styling the complete house to give wow factor and impress. A warm cosy and bright kitchen was designed to cater to the same.

Gareth Gardner

Kitchen Architecture’s bulthaup b3 furniture in graphite laminate and random walnut with a stainless steel bar.

Hand Painted Kitchens by Inglish Design of Harrogate, UK