/ October 25, 2025
contemporary kitchen with wood cabinetry

Paired with rich materials and carved to perfection, humble wood is elevated to art across LUXE’s regional editions.

An Inviting Home Bar

“We envisioned the bar not just as an amenity, but as a destination nested within the home’s grand volumes. The palette of natural woods, rich marble and matte black metal sets an elevated and deeply inviting tone.”

— Ryan Burke, A Parallel Architecture

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wood paneled home bar
Photo: Casey Dunn

Stone + Wood Meet In This Nature-Forward Kitchen

“The kitchen walls are made of Santa Barbara sandstone, with a portion incorporating boulders found on-site. Natural wood cabinetry adds warmth and texture, while cedar ceilings emphasize a strong indoor-outdoor connection.”

— Ron Radziner, Marmol Radziner

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Welcome To This Contemporary Entryway

“I wanted to create a moment in the front entry vestibule, and an architectural detail felt like the perfect option. The wood paneled squares are made of Douglas fir and slightly wire brushed with a matte lacquer finish.”

— Terri Ricci, Terri Ricci Interiors

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An Indulgent Sanctuary

“This house is all about sensual surfaces. A wainscot of polished silver Cristallo quartzite and over-100-year-old reclaimed French oak paneling wrap the primary bathroom. It’s a very indulgent space for the senses and the mind.”

— Sheldon Harte, Harte Brownlee & Associates Interior Design

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Slatted Wood Paneling Makes A Statement In This Foyer

“The material palette of this foyer begins with slatted paneling crafted from rift-cut white oak. These sculptural surfaces rhythmically wrap the space and extend onto concealed doors, creating a unified architectural envelope.”

— Jennifer Morrow, JenMarie Interiors

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Wrapping A Kitchen In Nordic Cabinetry

“I was drawn to Nordic cabinetry for this kitchen, which features planked whole timbers with imperfections that are precisely what make them perfect. The casualness of the material lends humanity and warmth.”

— Ben Humphrey, Linework Architecture

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