70 South Bay Accent
LIGHT TOUCH
• Remodeling an older cramped
ranch house into a cheerful, sunfilled
home with an open- floor
plan, the owners opted for high
ceilings and off-white cabinetry.
Overhanging the center island,
the four light pendants with a
polished nickel finish and clear
glass shades marry contemporary
design to stately allure. Studio S
Squared Architecture, San Jose
NATURAL FLOW
• PREVIOUS SPREAD
Boundaries dissolve, fresh
air and sunlight stream in.
Bleached walnut cabinetry and
cloud gray Caesarstone countertops
with porcelain backslash
add to the airy, minimalist
élan. Where deck and kitchen
merge, Luton shades on the
sliding partition filter out harsh
light without intruding on the
exterior-interior flow. Sullivan
Design Studio, Menlo Park
SLEEK & SMART
•
Subtly efficient smart appliances
meld effortlessly with
European Modern design in
this bright, white and paintedglass
kitchen. The high-tech
Miele Pureline Oven and
Speed Oven ensure the ingredients
emerge at an ideal
temperature, perfectly cooked.
A magnetic wireless remote
controls the Zephyr hood from
anywhere in the room. YM Designs,
Mountain View
FROM TOP: COURTESY OF YM DESIGNS; MARK PINKERTON, VI360; OPPOSITE:
KATHRYN MACDONALD; PREVIOUS SPREAD: BERNARD ANDRÉ