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more characteristic of a traditional home. Perhaps it is the wood
accents carried over from the exterior. From the walnut accent wall
in the family room, to the custom-crafted dark wood cabinetry in the
large gourmet kitchen, to the wall inset with a temperature-controlled
Sub-Zero wine fridge that deftly divides the kitchen from the dining
room, these features suffuse the home with immediate warmth. e
dividing wall also serves another purpose: to bestow a home's oft-
overlooked ability to conform to the many needs of a modern family's
busy and successful life.
Most days will likely center around the rear of the house: children can
commandeer the backyard (there's plans and renderings—and plenty
of room—for a pool just outside the kitchen's generous windows)
while their parents relax in the family room. As meal time nears,
the children could drift inside, watching television or playing video
games while dinner is prepared in a kitchen whose elegance is elevated
by a pair of Tom Dixon light fixtures hanging over countertops made
from white matte Dekton, a durable porcelain material usually used
outdoors that resists staining and chipping. A coordinating, book-
matched backsplash, top-of-the-line Miele appliances, including
a convection oven and built-in coffee station, and a large butler's
pantry make even the simplest tasks a pleasure. Casual meals can
take place around the table in the breakfast nook or at the spacious
island. On warmer evenings, the backyard is a particularly pleasing
option: with a covered living space and kitchen with a 48-inch DCS
barbecue, a rotisserie and a substantial island designate this space as
the home's outdoor entertaining area. For more formal occasions—a
business dinner or cocktail party—the proper living room pairs with
the dining room to offer the perfect setting while the mess of food
preparation—or the balletic movements of a private chef—are hidden
