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The bathroom towards the front of the building had a greater width than the staircase: rather than having a notch, Bader curved the wall. “It gave it flow instead of an abrupt change of direction.” That theme is echoed on the main level, with a curved ceiling in the kitchen to disguise a pesky bulkhead.

Additional pantry storage and a second sink in the relocated laundry area

The redesign created two arched passageways into the kitchen as part of a rebuilt dividing wall, improving circulation and doubling as built-in storage.

Architect Merritt Amanti Palminteri reinvented her family home to add volume, flow, and infinite charm without changing the footprint.

The living room once had low ceilings, but moving the insulation to the roof plane allowed for dramatic plays of volume and light.

Michael Marriott bookshelves in an England home kitchen, paired with a Nelson bubble lamp and Artek table and chairs. Swoon.

The bookshelves lining the walls of the living room were inherited from family.

In the master bedroom, a clerestory window facilitates privacy and plenty of soft natural light.

A sizable window in the living room frames a view of of the adjacent pine tree forest. A recycled Rimu timber shelf above the window provides additional storage.

Built-in shoe cubbies provide necessary storage in the new walk-through laundry space.

With floor-to-ceiling shelving, the shoe closet can easily convert into storage for any other additional items preferred to be left unseen.