This country house was previously owned by Halle Berry and sits on a private lake north of Montreal. The kitchen was dated and a part of a large two storey extension which included a master bedroom and ensuite, two guest bedrooms, office, and gym. The goal for the kitchen was to create a dramatic and urban space in a rural setting. Photo : Drew Hadley

Tessa Neustadt

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tommaso giunchi

Trina Knudsen

With a ceiling more than 40ft high and three stepped levels to accommodate, Griem removed the old staircase between the middle and lower levels and replaced it with a more compact design cantilevered off the library area. The stair doubles back on itself and has transparent reinforced glass balustrades. Reinforced glass was also used to front the stepped level of the middle and upper floors. Photographer:Philip Vile

Loads of natural light flood this contemporary kitchen on Martha's Vineyard, a small island off the coast of Cape Cod, MA. Natural maple cabinetry by Wood-Mode and custom open shelving add to the open, airy feel of this modern beach house. Design and installation by Kitchen Associates. Photo by Jeff Baumgart.