“Pairing a rustic element with something very sleek and contemporary helps to create a balance in the room and provides a refreshing approach to an interior space.”

Kitchen

To bring the outdoors in, natural elements like bamboo cabinetry, a river rock backsplash and strand woven bamboo flooring were used in this contemporary kitchen. To remedy the lighting situation on a tricky arched ceiling, the designer enlisted a custom track system which provides just the right around of illumination.

Dining Room

In this cozy dining space, the scene stealer is the tamarind wood dining table that is finished with a stainless steel base. “The free-form tamarind wood slab top from South America has a very organic appearance with the natural pitting and gaps from the tree it was reclaimed from,” Asher says. “I paired the top with a sleek metal base which makes it functional as the dining table and also a stunning conversation piece.”