This mid-century inspired kitchen remodel focused on natural light and connecting the indoors and out for this wellness influencers well-being centered family   Amber Lestrange starts her day when the natural light streams through the sheer curtains At the end of the day her kids naturally start to wind down as the sky grows darker Her family centers much of their life around well-being from intentionally getting out into the sunshine first thing in the morning for a vitamin D boost to bringing in as many natural elements as possible into the design of their home When looking for a new place to live for her family she sought out a house that needed a lot of love so they could personalize it and create their own inspiring space to call home This spot in Laurel Canyon Los Angeles met several criteria including being the perfect size for the family on a quiet cul-de-sac in a neighborhood with their school of choice And as a bonus their six-year-old got the pool he really really wanted Acting as their own general contractor Amber and her husband Cary spent just over a year on the renovation Light was the number one priority Amber says We pulled down as many walls as possible to create an open living space downstairs and the cherry on top we installed a multi-slide glass door from Marvin This was one of the biggest game changers when letting in loads of light The existing windows were craftsman style and didnt match the rest of the house Working with the original window openings they also selected a picture window and a glider with bare wood frames to bring warmth to the space We are lucky that the picture window has a pretty view to the side yard and is nicely positioned to light up the kitchen table corner Amber says This is my favorite window in the house It is so big that it creates this dramatic frame beckoning the viewer to go outside to experience the yard It creates a tranquil little nook to enjoy a meal Inspired by eco-chic modular homes and the minimal approach in some Japanese architecture the couple describe their design style as natural minimalism There is a lot of wood natural tones and textures in the spaces but youll also find some modern accents to balance it all out Abundant natural light adds warmth to the minimalist aesthetic In the kitchen natural light remained the priority but they also focused on bringing the outside in with great views and making it as easy as possible to access the outdoors Thats where the Ultimate Multi-Slide door came in It was placed where the best view is and in the most central position to the rest of the living room The door was a must to get the open feel they were going for Light sets an amazing pace for our life Amber says We start each day sliding through the glass doors to enjoy coffee on our patio Feeling the fresh air and sunshine first thing creates a quality of life I just couldnt live without As a family that loves to socialize and entertain an open kitchen that connected with the rest of the living area was very important And not only do they have a great open space but it becomes even larger when they open the patio doors to spend time on their daybed or at their outdoor table enjoying a meal Amber notes that feeling connected to the outdoors and surrounded by light while being productive in the kitchen is a dream The indoor outdoor living plan really encourages us daily to live our best life she says With people spending more time at home than ever before this year Amber and her family feel fortunate to live in a space that uplifts and inspires them Spending as much time as we do in the house these days the windows and doors have been a game changer she says We have light filling the house and thanks to our views a serene tone is set each day Our mental health has never been better despite this crazy world we are living in Photos by Carlos Naude