Jordi Miralles

Realty Pro Shots

Foto: Andreas Pedersen #simplerphoto

Shamanth Patil J

Suleiman Merchant

The lower floor kept in front and drawing, lobby and dining as part of one space with an open kitchen. Mr. Bharat Aggarwal

MAtrioshka Media

Living room & Kitchen

Lisa Petrole

The island cooking counter of this villa has a jumbo galaxy granite counter top with a concealed 4 burner hob. The island cooking counter has a jumbo galaxy granite counter top with a concealed 4 burner hob. The breakfast counter has been attached to one end of the island counter and is made of glittering white Corian stone.

Black kitchens may seem like a bad idea but in reality they can be quite unique, chic, and swoon-worthy. Photo credit: Fauzi Anuar of www.zeeandmarina.com

Designed by Bryan Anderson This kitchen renovation was driven by a desire to create a space for semi-formal dining in a small eat-in kitchen. By removing an imposing central island with range, and expanding a perimeter dropped soffit, we created a well-proportioned space in which to center a table for gathering. The expanded soffit cleaned up awkward angles at the ceiling and implies a thickness to the wall from which the kitchen is carved out. Small, flexible appliances enable full cooking potential, and modular cabinets provide highly functional features in minimal space. Ebony stained base cabinets recede, white-washed upper cabinets and panels reflect light, large-format ceramic counters and backsplash withstand culinary abuse, European oak flooring and accents provide warmth, and all combine under a ceiling of metallic paper to envelop users and guests in functional comfort. Construction by Showcase Renovations, Inc. and cabinetry by Puustelli USA Photographs by Troy Thies