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influences ,” and says his own personal stylistic preferences tend to lean towards “ Mid-century modern .” Sean says that his original vision for the home was to create an open and inviting space that was “ clean , crisp , and easy to deal with . We wanted to create a model that was cost-efficient , but still had some beautiful details . Oftentimes , the cheapest modular homes are made with plain and simple drywall and cheap finishes in the kitchen . We went somewhere in the middle , and did some modern plywood panel details on the walls . We didn ’ t use the cheapest plywood on the market , but it was reasonably-priced ash veneer that we finished ourselves at our workshop . We also did some matching rolling barn doors with natural paneling for the closet in the front hallway that gave it a nice countrified feel . For the kitchen area , we integrated a custom-made wooden island alongside some medium-density fiberboard cabinets that we dyed black to provide a nice color contrast . It really gives the room some richness and depth . The remainder of the wooden features in the kitchen are made out of white oak . It all ties together very nicely without breaking the bank .”

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