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Above: A polished stainless steel
plinth supports the table, giving it
a floating appearance. Transparent
acrylic chairs allow an unobstructed
view of the entire tabletop.
Above right: A high-backed booth
seat screens clutter. Perimeter
cabinetry in the alfresco living area is
a continuation of the indoor cabinets,
but with an all-weather finish.
Story by Charles Moxham
Photography by Steve Ryan

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from view behind doors in the paneling. The
refrigerator and freezer are also integrated, to
the left of the appliance pantry door.”
A window backsplash forms a connection to
the outdoors and brings additional natural light
onto work surfaces. Glass fronts on the upper
cabinets also help make the room feel lighter.
The long, linear nature of the cabinetry is accentuated by recessed aluminum pulls. The run of
cabinets continues outdoors to the alfresco area.
While the finished effect is seamless, all-weather
finishes have been used outside.
To maximize floor space and downplay its

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presence, the island backs onto the booth seat
at the head of the dining table. The raised seat
back conceals kitchen clutter from diners.
“The tabletop is the centerpiece of the
kitchen,” says Duffin. “It has a clear acrylic substrate that allows the engineered stone to be side
and backlit. LED lighting colors can be matched
to any RGB-paint value – the possibilities are
almost endless.”
As the room is open to a shared driveway,
laser-cut aluminum screens bring a degree of
privacy. This feature is repeated on the other
side of the room, by the stairs.