Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Exterior colors and furniture selection by Julie McMahon. Photos by Daniel Bosler

As the kitchen is in the center of the house, we finished it with wish bone chairs they perfectly complement industrial wooden table they have. We kept the old chandelier and vase.

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Photography: © Anastasia Hockinson
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This attractive orangery kitchen extension is the latest in a long line of successful projects from David Salisbury that underlines there is no slowdown in our love for open plan kitchens. More than just an orangery, the customer’s brief was to create an open plan kitchen living space the whole family could enjoy and also to open up the house to the garden. Expertly designed by Rudy Staal, one of our more experienced and creative sales designers, the project involved a few notable aspects. But, in the first instance, it required creativity and persistence in getting the design right, something which involved both Rudy and the customer. “The kitchen features an old bread oven surround – a left over from when the old boy who grew up and lived here served the bread to the local village,” as the customer noted. “So we decided to make a feature of the surround which is now a cupboard within our new kitchen.” The new orangery, painted in the contemporary shade of Mendip Grey, has added significantly to the floor area of the property. There is now a bespoke kitchen with a central island unit and breakfast bar with space for 4 bar stools. The perimeter flat roof, around the roof lantern, is a hallmark of an orangery and means the relevant extraction unit was able to be installed. At the other end of the room is space for a large dining table and chairs, meaning the entire extended family can gather for social occasions. The double sets of French doors allow convenient access to the patio and garden area, which looks just as appealing in Summer as it did under the snow earlier this year. “We have had so many positive comments from friends and visitors - it is pretty jaw-dropping,” the customer noted. “We can finally have the whole family in one room, as we did over Christmas. What a party venue we have. Thank you!” It only seems right to let the customer have the final word: “Thank you for all you have done for us - we literally love it!”

This attractive orangery kitchen extension is the latest in a long line of successful projects from David Salisbury that underlines there is no slowdown in our love for open plan kitchens. More than just an orangery, the customer’s brief was to create an open plan kitchen living space the whole family could enjoy and also to open up the house to the garden. Expertly designed by Rudy Staal, one of our more experienced and creative sales designers, the project involved a few notable aspects. But, in the first instance, it required creativity and persistence in getting the design right, something which involved both Rudy and the customer. “The kitchen features an old bread oven surround – a left over from when the old boy who grew up and lived here served the bread to the local village,” as the customer noted. “So we decided to make a feature of the surround which is now a cupboard within our new kitchen.” The new orangery, painted in the contemporary shade of Mendip Grey, has added significantly to the floor area of the property. There is now a bespoke kitchen with a central island unit and breakfast bar with space for 4 bar stools. The perimeter flat roof, around the roof lantern, is a hallmark of an orangery and means the relevant extraction unit was able to be installed. At the other end of the room is space for a large dining table and chairs, meaning the entire extended family can gather for social occasions. The double sets of French doors allow convenient access to the patio and garden area, which looks just as appealing in Summer as it did under the snow earlier this year. “We have had so many positive comments from friends and visitors - it is pretty jaw-dropping,” the customer noted. “We can finally have the whole family in one room, as we did over Christmas. What a party venue we have. Thank you!” It only seems right to let the customer have the final word: “Thank you for all you have done for us - we literally love it!”

Where do you start when empty nesting in the 'big ol' family home'? In this project for a pair of 'empty nesters', debate ran hot about what to do with the 'big box' family home which no longer seemed relevant. The decision was made to 'stay put' & create beautiful outdoor spaces & soft landscaping, linking their home & new lifestyle with verdant gardens & views. The outcome? A beautiful celebration of the art of living & gathering, empty-nest style

Architecture is a to-and-fro process between aesthetics and functionality and keeping the context at the core, the resultant is ever relevant and organic”, says Ar. Sumit Dhawan, the Founder of Cityspace Architects and the principal architect of countless energy efficiency designs. Here is his recently outlined residential design that follows a seamless narrative of extraordinary attributes. Located in the ever-upscaling city, Gurugram, Ar. Sumit Dhawan shapes his residence as an example of a zero-maintenance and maximum green area design. This residence, with a footprint of 2,700 sq. ft., has been carefully crafted to optimize natural light and use a wide spectrum of colours, textures, geometry, and natural materials to achieve a sense of comprehensiveness. The project also aims to nurture green urban living and rekindle the relationship with nature in its immediate surroundings. The house is segregated into thoughtfully designed zones, including stilt, parking, home office, and servant quarters. Sumit preferred multimodal interaction in the home that could accommodate parties of all proportions, including a limited number of intimate friends or a large circle of relatives. Privacy was cherished on par with publicness, with all members meeting in commonality in the house at times but also enjoying the feeling of isolation to themselves occasionally. The house was divided into levels, with his brother living on the ground floor and his parents on the first floor, and a shared space for family gatherings. Connected through an internal staircase is the second floor, where he resides with his wife and two daughters. The living room reflects a minimalist, contemporary aesthetic. Each room features a carefully chosen collection of clean-lined, modern furnishings that have been enhanced with subtleties like plush upholstery, vibrant artwork, fresh greenery, and eye-catching lighting. Beyond a mere sleeping chamber, the bedroom is designed as a house within a house with essential furnishings that assist to create a clutter-free space for leisure, a place to mingle, and a corner to work. The presence of a neutral colour scheme in the room with the usage of common metallic finishes has been crucial to achieving an opulent aesthetic. The wide balcony next to the room lets in plenty of natural light, reducing the need for artificial light during the day. The other room features well-chosen wall art, comfortable furniture, nightstands, and a framed shelf with variously sized storage. This tranquil retreat uses grey indicating that it is everything beyond drab or boring and evokes a sense of both traditional and ultramodern. The use of double-heighted spaces is a design strategy adopted throughout the house, enhancing both the functional and aesthetic potential of the structure. Through the use of automation in the HVAC system, the house ties all of its components together so that everyone can benefit from it to suit their own preferences. Nestled among large trees, the residence enjoys uncommon privacy in a close urban setup of a tranquil yet dense neighbourhood. The outdoor spaces of the house and its open terrace all make use of a misting system that helps reduce the surrounding temperature by almost 5 degrees, offering an ambient atmosphere even during the hot summer months. The terrace is intended to be a natural haven for children to play, and families to convene to experience life through every sunshine, green sprout, and breeze. The residence is a luxury home designed to be functionally efficient and aesthetically pleasing. All living spaces are planned towards the front and rear of the plot to open onto balconies with greens to bring in natural light & ventilation, bridge the indoors with the outdoors and maximize the views. The common areas, including the living room, dining room, and kitchen, are all contained within a single volume and thus visually integrated. A natural and rustic material palette of Italian marble, wood, wallpaper, and paneled walls clad in veneer is used in conjunction with a monochromatic colour scheme, defining the interiors, and suffusing spaces with quiet sophistication. Everything is how it should be, in accordance with nature. Double-glazed windows and VRV systems also help keep the home energy-efficient. The design makes use of high-end products and bespoke furnishings. Immersive decor pieces placed in the subtle interior reflect the vibe of the house. This elegant house grants a distinguished vibe through the walls fabricated in small portions of Pigmento Grey Zinc, with moldings creating a monolithic impression for the facade. Geometric volumes of wooden finished louvers and glazing perforate this block which seems like a cut out of a dark dense mass of material. The depressed cladding pieces provide a subtle shadow effect in the façade, revealing beautifully under the sun. Thus, in a noisy natural setting, the dwelling embraces an efficient future of the contemporary language.

Architecture is a to-and-fro process between aesthetics and functionality and keeping the context at the core, the resultant is ever relevant and organic”, says Ar. Sumit Dhawan, the Founder of Cityspace Architects and the principal architect of countless energy efficiency designs. Here is his recently outlined residential design that follows a seamless narrative of extraordinary attributes. Located in the ever-upscaling city, Gurugram, Ar. Sumit Dhawan shapes his residence as an example of a zero-maintenance and maximum green area design. This residence, with a footprint of 2,700 sq. ft., has been carefully crafted to optimize natural light and use a wide spectrum of colours, textures, geometry, and natural materials to achieve a sense of comprehensiveness. The project also aims to nurture green urban living and rekindle the relationship with nature in its immediate surroundings. The house is segregated into thoughtfully designed zones, including stilt, parking, home office, and servant quarters. Sumit preferred multimodal interaction in the home that could accommodate parties of all proportions, including a limited number of intimate friends or a large circle of relatives. Privacy was cherished on par with publicness, with all members meeting in commonality in the house at times but also enjoying the feeling of isolation to themselves occasionally. The house was divided into levels, with his brother living on the ground floor and his parents on the first floor, and a shared space for family gatherings. Connected through an internal staircase is the second floor, where he resides with his wife and two daughters. The living room reflects a minimalist, contemporary aesthetic. Each room features a carefully chosen collection of clean-lined, modern furnishings that have been enhanced with subtleties like plush upholstery, vibrant artwork, fresh greenery, and eye-catching lighting. Beyond a mere sleeping chamber, the bedroom is designed as a house within a house with essential furnishings that assist to create a clutter-free space for leisure, a place to mingle, and a corner to work. The presence of a neutral colour scheme in the room with the usage of common metallic finishes has been crucial to achieving an opulent aesthetic. The wide balcony next to the room lets in plenty of natural light, reducing the need for artificial light during the day. The other room features well-chosen wall art, comfortable furniture, nightstands, and a framed shelf with variously sized storage. This tranquil retreat uses grey indicating that it is everything beyond drab or boring and evokes a sense of both traditional and ultramodern. The use of double-heighted spaces is a design strategy adopted throughout the house, enhancing both the functional and aesthetic potential of the structure. Through the use of automation in the HVAC system, the house ties all of its components together so that everyone can benefit from it to suit their own preferences. Nestled among large trees, the residence enjoys uncommon privacy in a close urban setup of a tranquil yet dense neighbourhood. The outdoor spaces of the house and its open terrace all make use of a misting system that helps reduce the surrounding temperature by almost 5 degrees, offering an ambient atmosphere even during the hot summer months. The terrace is intended to be a natural haven for children to play, and families to convene to experience life through every sunshine, green sprout, and breeze. The residence is a luxury home designed to be functionally efficient and aesthetically pleasing. All living spaces are planned towards the front and rear of the plot to open onto balconies with greens to bring in natural light & ventilation, bridge the indoors with the outdoors and maximize the views. The common areas, including the living room, dining room, and kitchen, are all contained within a single volume and thus visually integrated. A natural and rustic material palette of Italian marble, wood, wallpaper, and paneled walls clad in veneer is used in conjunction with a monochromatic colour scheme, defining the interiors, and suffusing spaces with quiet sophistication. Everything is how it should be, in accordance with nature. Double-glazed windows and VRV systems also help keep the home energy-efficient. The design makes use of high-end products and bespoke furnishings. Immersive decor pieces placed in the subtle interior reflect the vibe of the house. This elegant house grants a distinguished vibe through the walls fabricated in small portions of Pigmento Grey Zinc, with moldings creating a monolithic impression for the facade. Geometric volumes of wooden finished louvers and glazing perforate this block which seems like a cut out of a dark dense mass of material. The depressed cladding pieces provide a subtle shadow effect in the façade, revealing beautifully under the sun. Thus, in a noisy natural setting, the dwelling embraces an efficient future of the contemporary language.

This attractive orangery kitchen extension is the latest in a long line of successful projects from David Salisbury that underlines there is no slowdown in our love for open plan kitchens. More than just an orangery, the customer’s brief was to create an open plan kitchen living space the whole family could enjoy and also to open up the house to the garden. Expertly designed by Rudy Staal, one of our more experienced and creative sales designers, the project involved a few notable aspects. But, in the first instance, it required creativity and persistence in getting the design right, something which involved both Rudy and the customer. “The kitchen features an old bread oven surround – a left over from when the old boy who grew up and lived here served the bread to the local village,” as the customer noted. “So we decided to make a feature of the surround which is now a cupboard within our new kitchen.” The new orangery, painted in the contemporary shade of Mendip Grey, has added significantly to the floor area of the property. There is now a bespoke kitchen with a central island unit and breakfast bar with space for 4 bar stools. The perimeter flat roof, around the roof lantern, is a hallmark of an orangery and means the relevant extraction unit was able to be installed. At the other end of the room is space for a large dining table and chairs, meaning the entire extended family can gather for social occasions. The double sets of French doors allow convenient access to the patio and garden area, which looks just as appealing in Summer as it did under the snow earlier this year. “We have had so many positive comments from friends and visitors - it is pretty jaw-dropping,” the customer noted. “We can finally have the whole family in one room, as we did over Christmas. What a party venue we have. Thank you!” It only seems right to let the customer have the final word: “Thank you for all you have done for us - we literally love it!”

Architecture is a to-and-fro process between aesthetics and functionality and keeping the context at the core, the resultant is ever relevant and organic”, says Ar. Sumit Dhawan, the Founder of Cityspace Architects and the principal architect of countless energy efficiency designs. Here is his recently outlined residential design that follows a seamless narrative of extraordinary attributes. Located in the ever-upscaling city, Gurugram, Ar. Sumit Dhawan shapes his residence as an example of a zero-maintenance and maximum green area design. This residence, with a footprint of 2,700 sq. ft., has been carefully crafted to optimize natural light and use a wide spectrum of colours, textures, geometry, and natural materials to achieve a sense of comprehensiveness. The project also aims to nurture green urban living and rekindle the relationship with nature in its immediate surroundings. The house is segregated into thoughtfully designed zones, including stilt, parking, home office, and servant quarters. Sumit preferred multimodal interaction in the home that could accommodate parties of all proportions, including a limited number of intimate friends or a large circle of relatives. Privacy was cherished on par with publicness, with all members meeting in commonality in the house at times but also enjoying the feeling of isolation to themselves occasionally. The house was divided into levels, with his brother living on the ground floor and his parents on the first floor, and a shared space for family gatherings. Connected through an internal staircase is the second floor, where he resides with his wife and two daughters. The living room reflects a minimalist, contemporary aesthetic. Each room features a carefully chosen collection of clean-lined, modern furnishings that have been enhanced with subtleties like plush upholstery, vibrant artwork, fresh greenery, and eye-catching lighting. Beyond a mere sleeping chamber, the bedroom is designed as a house within a house with essential furnishings that assist to create a clutter-free space for leisure, a place to mingle, and a corner to work. The presence of a neutral colour scheme in the room with the usage of common metallic finishes has been crucial to achieving an opulent aesthetic. The wide balcony next to the room lets in plenty of natural light, reducing the need for artificial light during the day. The other room features well-chosen wall art, comfortable furniture, nightstands, and a framed shelf with variously sized storage. This tranquil retreat uses grey indicating that it is everything beyond drab or boring and evokes a sense of both traditional and ultramodern. The use of double-heighted spaces is a design strategy adopted throughout the house, enhancing both the functional and aesthetic potential of the structure. Through the use of automation in the HVAC system, the house ties all of its components together so that everyone can benefit from it to suit their own preferences. Nestled among large trees, the residence enjoys uncommon privacy in a close urban setup of a tranquil yet dense neighbourhood. The outdoor spaces of the house and its open terrace all make use of a misting system that helps reduce the surrounding temperature by almost 5 degrees, offering an ambient atmosphere even during the hot summer months. The terrace is intended to be a natural haven for children to play, and families to convene to experience life through every sunshine, green sprout, and breeze. The residence is a luxury home designed to be functionally efficient and aesthetically pleasing. All living spaces are planned towards the front and rear of the plot to open onto balconies with greens to bring in natural light & ventilation, bridge the indoors with the outdoors and maximize the views. The common areas, including the living room, dining room, and kitchen, are all contained within a single volume and thus visually integrated. A natural and rustic material palette of Italian marble, wood, wallpaper, and paneled walls clad in veneer is used in conjunction with a monochromatic colour scheme, defining the interiors, and suffusing spaces with quiet sophistication. Everything is how it should be, in accordance with nature. Double-glazed windows and VRV systems also help keep the home energy-efficient. The design makes use of high-end products and bespoke furnishings. Immersive decor pieces placed in the subtle interior reflect the vibe of the house. This elegant house grants a distinguished vibe through the walls fabricated in small portions of Pigmento Grey Zinc, with moldings creating a monolithic impression for the facade. Geometric volumes of wooden finished louvers and glazing perforate this block which seems like a cut out of a dark dense mass of material. The depressed cladding pieces provide a subtle shadow effect in the façade, revealing beautifully under the sun. Thus, in a noisy natural setting, the dwelling embraces an efficient future of the contemporary language.

This attractive orangery kitchen extension is the latest in a long line of successful projects from David Salisbury that underlines there is no slowdown in our love for open plan kitchens. More than just an orangery, the customer’s brief was to create an open plan kitchen living space the whole family could enjoy and also to open up the house to the garden. Expertly designed by Rudy Staal, one of our more experienced and creative sales designers, the project involved a few notable aspects. But, in the first instance, it required creativity and persistence in getting the design right, something which involved both Rudy and the customer. “The kitchen features an old bread oven surround – a left over from when the old boy who grew up and lived here served the bread to the local village,” as the customer noted. “So we decided to make a feature of the surround which is now a cupboard within our new kitchen.” The new orangery, painted in the contemporary shade of Mendip Grey, has added significantly to the floor area of the property. There is now a bespoke kitchen with a central island unit and breakfast bar with space for 4 bar stools. The perimeter flat roof, around the roof lantern, is a hallmark of an orangery and means the relevant extraction unit was able to be installed. At the other end of the room is space for a large dining table and chairs, meaning the entire extended family can gather for social occasions. The double sets of French doors allow convenient access to the patio and garden area, which looks just as appealing in Summer as it did under the snow earlier this year. “We have had so many positive comments from friends and visitors - it is pretty jaw-dropping,” the customer noted. “We can finally have the whole family in one room, as we did over Christmas. What a party venue we have. Thank you!” It only seems right to let the customer have the final word: “Thank you for all you have done for us - we literally love it!”

Architecture is a to-and-fro process between aesthetics and functionality and keeping the context at the core, the resultant is ever relevant and organic”, says Ar. Sumit Dhawan, the Founder of Cityspace Architects and the principal architect of countless energy efficiency designs. Here is his recently outlined residential design that follows a seamless narrative of extraordinary attributes. Located in the ever-upscaling city, Gurugram, Ar. Sumit Dhawan shapes his residence as an example of a zero-maintenance and maximum green area design. This residence, with a footprint of 2,700 sq. ft., has been carefully crafted to optimize natural light and use a wide spectrum of colours, textures, geometry, and natural materials to achieve a sense of comprehensiveness. The project also aims to nurture green urban living and rekindle the relationship with nature in its immediate surroundings. The house is segregated into thoughtfully designed zones, including stilt, parking, home office, and servant quarters. Sumit preferred multimodal interaction in the home that could accommodate parties of all proportions, including a limited number of intimate friends or a large circle of relatives. Privacy was cherished on par with publicness, with all members meeting in commonality in the house at times but also enjoying the feeling of isolation to themselves occasionally. The house was divided into levels, with his brother living on the ground floor and his parents on the first floor, and a shared space for family gatherings. Connected through an internal staircase is the second floor, where he resides with his wife and two daughters. The living room reflects a minimalist, contemporary aesthetic. Each room features a carefully chosen collection of clean-lined, modern furnishings that have been enhanced with subtleties like plush upholstery, vibrant artwork, fresh greenery, and eye-catching lighting. Beyond a mere sleeping chamber, the bedroom is designed as a house within a house with essential furnishings that assist to create a clutter-free space for leisure, a place to mingle, and a corner to work. The presence of a neutral colour scheme in the room with the usage of common metallic finishes has been crucial to achieving an opulent aesthetic. The wide balcony next to the room lets in plenty of natural light, reducing the need for artificial light during the day. The other room features well-chosen wall art, comfortable furniture, nightstands, and a framed shelf with variously sized storage. This tranquil retreat uses grey indicating that it is everything beyond drab or boring and evokes a sense of both traditional and ultramodern. The use of double-heighted spaces is a design strategy adopted throughout the house, enhancing both the functional and aesthetic potential of the structure. Through the use of automation in the HVAC system, the house ties all of its components together so that everyone can benefit from it to suit their own preferences. Nestled among large trees, the residence enjoys uncommon privacy in a close urban setup of a tranquil yet dense neighbourhood. The outdoor spaces of the house and its open terrace all make use of a misting system that helps reduce the surrounding temperature by almost 5 degrees, offering an ambient atmosphere even during the hot summer months. The terrace is intended to be a natural haven for children to play, and families to convene to experience life through every sunshine, green sprout, and breeze. The residence is a luxury home designed to be functionally efficient and aesthetically pleasing. All living spaces are planned towards the front and rear of the plot to open onto balconies with greens to bring in natural light & ventilation, bridge the indoors with the outdoors and maximize the views. The common areas, including the living room, dining room, and kitchen, are all contained within a single volume and thus visually integrated. A natural and rustic material palette of Italian marble, wood, wallpaper, and paneled walls clad in veneer is used in conjunction with a monochromatic colour scheme, defining the interiors, and suffusing spaces with quiet sophistication. Everything is how it should be, in accordance with nature. Double-glazed windows and VRV systems also help keep the home energy-efficient. The design makes use of high-end products and bespoke furnishings. Immersive decor pieces placed in the subtle interior reflect the vibe of the house. This elegant house grants a distinguished vibe through the walls fabricated in small portions of Pigmento Grey Zinc, with moldings creating a monolithic impression for the facade. Geometric volumes of wooden finished louvers and glazing perforate this block which seems like a cut out of a dark dense mass of material. The depressed cladding pieces provide a subtle shadow effect in the façade, revealing beautifully under the sun. Thus, in a noisy natural setting, the dwelling embraces an efficient future of the contemporary language.