96 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {home & design} instinct,” says Lisa, confirming it as “100% the right choice.” The quartzite’s translucent spaces invite the eye, creating depth, richness and a timeless aspect to the kitchen. Visible from multiple rooms, the cooking hub anchors the warm, welcoming atmosphere of the entire home. They carried the lighter look through to the laundry room with soft green cabinets and bird-in-tree motif wallpaper. Adjacent to the kitchen, the great room’s 18-foot ceiling and full-height stone fireplace could have come off aloof, but two tiers of windows allow sunshine to pour in during the day, while a sense of relaxed comfort settles in as evening falls. Wooden beams and a circular light fixture balance the vastness. Passionate about architectural details, Gemma says arches make a space feel cozy. Here, arches frame the room entry, the upstairs landing and the darker stained, white oak bookshelves and cabinets flanking the fireplace. The warm Mediterranean vibe remains intact without the traditional heaviness. After returning from a day with
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