This unique project has heavy Asian influences due to the owner’s strong connection to Indonesia, along with a Mountain West flare creating a unique and rustic contemporary composition. This mountain contemporary residence is tucked into a mature ponderosa forest in the beautiful high desert of Flagstaff, Arizona. The site was instrumental on the development of our form and structure in early design. The 60 to 100 foot towering ponderosas on the site heavily impacted the location and form of the structure. The Asian influence combined with the vertical forms of the existing ponderosa forest led to the Flagstaff House trending towards a horizontal theme.

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Encinitas California kitchen with Southwest influences, Cle "New West" concrete backsplash tiles. Wood table top from Grothouse, Oak with "Driftwood" finish. Cabinets from Sollera, "Cottage White with Black Glaze" on base cabinets. Lighting by Hubberton Forge. Dekton " Keon" counter tops. Miele induction cooktop and hood. Other appliances are GE. Fireplace is plaster with mantel to match kitchen table top. Hearth tile is from Szgyzy Tile. Accent paint is David Kaufman, DKC-48. Furniture by homeowner. Designed by Margaret Dean at Design Studio West. Photo by Brady Architectural Photography.

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Our recent kitchen is done in a Japanese-influenced style. The Japanese-style kitchen feels comfortable, pure, and modern. A balance of simplicity, functionality, and nature is all about the kitchen. A combination of light colors of cabinetry, countertop, and backsplash with light wood of pantries gives a feeling of calmness and coziness. Open shelving gives the kitchen extra for decor and styling your interior.

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Design is in the details. The eating counter was designed to "float" on the kitchen island. The "offset" placement actually creates balance by partially wrapping around the side of the modern island.

This young married couple enlisted our help to update their recently purchased condo into a brighter, open space that reflected their taste. They traveled to Copenhagen at the onset of their trip, and that trip largely influenced the design direction of their home, from the herringbone floors to the Copenhagen-based kitchen cabinetry. We blended their love of European interiors with their Asian heritage and created a soft, minimalist, cozy interior with an emphasis on clean lines and muted palettes.

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