![A window frame that doubles as a window seat, allowing the kitchen to become a gathering space for both family and friends.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-wood-kitchen-with-large-window-210821-754-01.jpg)
Dan Gayfer Design has completed a new ground floor addition for a home in Melbourne, Australia, that includes a new sitting area, the kitchen, and the dining area.
![Dan Gayfer Design has completed a new ground floor addition for a home in Melbourne, Australia, that includes a new sitting area, the kitchen, and dining area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-wood-kitchen-with-large-window-210821-754-02.jpg)
The new kitchen is situated between the sitting area and the dining area, and key to its design is a large window that slides open to a small garden.
![A modern wood kitchen with a large window open to a small garden, gray tiles, an island, open shelving, white countertop, and built-in wine storage.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-wood-kitchen-with-large-window-210821-754-05.jpg)
The window frame also doubles as a window seat, allowing the kitchen to become a gathering space for both family and friends.
![A window frame that doubles as a window seat, allowing the kitchen to become a gathering space for both family and friends.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-wood-kitchen-with-large-window-210821-754-06.jpg)
![A window frame that doubles as a window seat, allowing the kitchen to become a gathering space for both family and friends.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-wood-kitchen-with-large-window-210821-754-07.jpg)
Other kitchen details include wood cabinets and an island with a gray tile accent to match the backsplash.
![A modern wood kitchen with a large window open to a small garden, gray tiles, an island, open shelving, white countertop, and built-in wine storage.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-wood-kitchen-with-large-window-210821-754-03.jpg)
There’s also curved shelving on the corner and an integrated fridge.
![A modern wood kitchen with gray tiles, an island, open shelving, white countertop, and built-in wine storage.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-wood-kitchen-with-island-210821-754-04.jpg)
In the dining area, there’s a bookshelf that’s partially set back into the wall. The wood backing allows the decorative items to stand out.
![In this modern dining area, there's a bookshelf that's partially set back into the wall. The wood backing allows the decorative items to stand out.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-dining-room-shelving-210821-755-08.jpg)
![In this modern dining area, there's a bookshelf that's partially set back into the wall. The wood backing allows the decorative items to stand out.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-dining-room-shelving-210821-755-09.jpg)
The sitting area, which opens to the backyard, includes wood walls, louver windows, shelving, and a colorful blue couch.
![A modern sitting area, which opens to the backyard, includes wood walls, louver windows, shelving, and a colorful blue couch.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-living-room-wood-wall-blue-couch-210821-755-10.jpg)
![A modern sitting area, which opens to the backyard, includes wood walls, louver windows, shelving, and a colorful blue couch.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-living-room-wood-wall-blue-couch-210821-755-11.jpg)
Other updated areas include multiple bathrooms, with white and gray tiles, and some wood accents.
![A modern white bathroom with square tiles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-white-bathroom-210821-755-12.jpg)
![A modern white bathroom with square tiles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-white-bathroom-210821-755-13.jpg)
![A sliding glass door with texture.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-white-bathroom-210821-755-15.jpg)
![A sliding glass door with texture.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-white-bathroom-210821-755-16.jpg)
![A modern white bathroom with wood accent.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-white-bathroom-210821-755-17.jpg)
![A modern white bathroom with wood accent.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-white-bathroom-210821-755-18.jpg)
![A modern white bathroom with wood accent.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/modern-white-bathroom-210821-755-14.jpg)