Attractive living as an architectural experiment: a 136-year-old water tower, a listed building with a spectacular 360-degree panorama view over the City of London. The task, to transform it into a superior residence, initially seemed an absolute impossibility. But when the owners came across architect Mike Collier, they had found a partner who was to make the impossible possible. The tower, which had been empty for decades, underwent radical renovation work and was extended by a four-storey cube containing kitchen, dining and living room - connected by glazed tunnels and a lift shaft. The kitchen, realised by Enclosure Interiors in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with furniture from LEICHT is the very heart of living in this new building. Shiny white matt-lacquered kitchen fronts (AVANCE-LR), tone-on-tone with the worktops, reflect the light in the room and thus create expanse and openness. The surface of the handle-less kitchen fronts has a horizontal relief embossing; depending on the light incidence, this results in a vitally structured surface. The free-standing preparation isle with its vertical side panels with a seamlessly integrated sink represents the transition between kitchen and living room. The fronts of the floor units facing the dining table were extended to the floor to do away with the plinth typical of most kitchens. Ceiling-high tall units on the wall provide plenty of storage space; the electrical appliances are integrated here invisible to the eye. Floor units on a high plinth which thus appear to be floating form the actual cooking centre within the kitchen, attached to the wall. A range of handle-less wall units concludes the glazed niche at the top. LEICHT international: “Architecture and kitchen” in the centre of London. www.LeichtUSA.com

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This 24'x36' barn style detached garage includes a full loft, shed roof, two 6-ft gable dormers, rooftop cupola and a gable end timber-truss. The pre-finished siding was sourced from Montana Timber Products and is their tack room color finish in a circle sawn texture. Creative Angle Builders oversaw the construction and finish work.

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While this space is the very definition of industrial sophistication, it was meticulously and perfectly designed to envelope you in both comfort and style after a long day of work (just add a glass of wine). Kick off your shoes, wrap yourself in a furry throw, put a good movie on and chill out. What we love most about this space? The design strikes the perfect balance between rough around the edges and complete refinement. Ahhh…..yes. Welcome home. MaRae Simone Interiors, Marc Mauldin Photography

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The new basement is the ultimate multi-functional space. A bar, foosball table, dartboard, and glass garage door with direct access to the back provide endless entertainment for guests; a cozy seating area with a whiteboard and pop-up television is perfect for Mike's work training sessions (or relaxing!); and a small playhouse and fun zone offer endless possibilities for the family's son, James.

Fashion blogger Danielle Bernstein's (We Wore What) NYC loft makeover to celebrate Z Gallerie's new Small Spaces Collection. R. Kimbrough Photography