![A modern home with a sliding wood wall that can hide the kitchen from the open plan dining area and living room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sliding-wood-wall-hides-kitchen-280421-959-01.jpg)
Studio Jordano Valota has designed a new home in Brazil, that has a large open plan main living area.
An interesting design element they included in the main floor of the house, is a long sliding wood wall that can close off the kitchen from the dining area and the living room.
![A modern home with a sliding wood wall that can hide the kitchen from the open plan dining area and living room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sliding-wood-wall-hides-kitchen-280421-959-02.jpg)
The sliding wood wall can be opened to reveal the large kitchen with an expansive island that seats eight, as well as a warm wood ceiling.
![A modern home with a sliding wood wall that can hide the kitchen and expansive island from the open plan dining area and living room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sliding-wood-wall-hides-kitchen-280421-959-03.jpg)
![A modern kitchen with an oversized island with room for 8 people to sit at.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sliding-wood-wall-hides-kitchen-280421-959-04.jpg)
Let’s take a look at the rest of the house…
The home is located on an irregular corner lot, with the curb appeal showcasing steps with hidden lighting, and uplighting the palm trees.
![This modern home is located on an irregular corner lot, with the curb appeal showcasing steps with hidden lighting, and uplighting the palm trees.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-house-architecture-280421-959-05.jpg)
At the rear of the home, there’s a swimming pool and patio that are hidden from street views. Large sliding glass doors open to the interior of the home.
![A modern house with a swimming pool and patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-house-architecture-swimming-pool-280421-959-06.jpg)
![A modern house with a swimming pool and patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-house-architecture-swimming-pool-280421-959-07.jpg)
![A modern house with screens that shade the interior rooms.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-house-exterior-screens-280421-1000-08.jpg)
The living room is flooded with natural light from the oversized windows and sliding doors, while the stairs draw attention to the double-height ceiling.
![This mdoern living room is flooded with natural light from the oversized windows and sliding doors, while the stairs draw attention to the double height ceiling.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-living-room-wood-stairs-280421-1000-09.jpg)
![This mdoern living room is flooded with natural light from the oversized windows and sliding doors, while the stairs draw attention to the double height ceiling.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-living-room-wood-stairs-windows-280421-1000-10.jpg)
In one of the bedrooms, hidden lighting is featured under the bed and along the one edge of the ceiling.
![In this modern bedroom, hidden lighting is featured under the bed and along the one edge of the ceiling.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-bedroom-led-lighting-280421-1000-11.jpg)
Here’s a look at the floor plan of the home.
![The floor plan of a modern two storey house.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-house-floor-plan-280421-1001-12.jpg)