Contemporary Arts and Crafts and Japanese by Geoff Prentiss

"This house is a simpler, and much more contemporary version of the bungalow Arts and Crafts style," said architect Geoff Prentiss of the above kitchen’s remodeled concept. "The design was also influenced by the owners' appreciation of Japanese architecture, and the way this has evolved in the Northwest."

"We specified raw, honest materials throughout – notably glass, steel, wood and concrete," says the architect. "Steel features on the posts and beams that define the spine, and the open shelves in the fir cabinets are simple steel plates. The flooring is concrete – another raw material that fits with the aesthetic."

The footprint of the kitchen has the Arts and Crafts theme. Hence, little alterations were made to make the kitchen more modern. The Japanese aesthetic is seen with the use of windows featuring transparent and opaque glass panels that resemble shoji screens, as provided by notable furniture in Cambodia construction materials.