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A Quiet June Evening at Home

·Walnut Creek, California·#bay area#home#architecture#interior-design#cooking
A kitchen with white cabinets, teal subway tile backsplash, white countertops, stainless steel appliances, and dark floor tiles.

A quiet evening at home in late June. I spent some time just documenting the space, which I don't do often enough. It started in the kitchen, where I had a pot on the induction stove. The kitchen is clean and modern, with white cabinets and new appliances, a pretty straightforward space to work in.

The whole house has this mid-century modern feel, built around a central courtyard. At night, with the lights on, you can see right through the glass walls to the plants and the trunk of a big tree outside. It blurs the line between indoors and out in a way I really appreciate.

I wandered through the other rooms, taking photos of the details. The spare bedroom, the small dining area. There's a lot of interesting art around, like the colorful geometric paintings that stand out against the dark walls. I've always liked the contrast of a modern piece in an ornate frame. Even the bathroom has a certain clean aesthetic, with the marble countertop and vessel sinks. Just a simple night spent noticing the things I'm usually too busy to see.

A kitchen counter features a blue pot on a stovetop, a book, a beer six-pack, a blanket, and a mug.A modern house at night with large glass windows framing an illuminated outdoor courtyard and interior spaces.A minimalistic bedroom with a single wooden bed, two windows, wall art, and a nightstand with a lamp.A dining room with a white table, chairs, a houseplant, and a framed abstract painting on a white wall.A framed abstract painting with colorful geometric shapes hangs above a dark console table, revealing a dining room beyond.An abstract painting with colorful geometric shapes in an ornate frame hangs above a dark dresser with a vase and bowl.A double vanity bathroom features two white bowl sinks on a marble countertop, with mirrors and white towels.A black Miele induction cooktop has a blue pot on its right burner, set into a speckled countertop.