McKenzie Kitchen

Contemporary kitchen featuring a sculptural plaster range hood, waterfall marble island, walnut cabinetry, integrated refrigerator and pantry, floating shelves with concealed LED lighting, illuminated toe kicks, brass hardware, and a linear brass pendant above the island.

Project description

Balance, warmth, and functionality combine in a contemporary kitchen designed with understated luxury. Sculptural forms, natural materials, and integrated lighting create a space that feels calm enough for everyday living while remaining ideal for entertaining.

Client Goals

Create a kitchen that feels warm, timeless, and highly functional. Increase storage while maintaining a clean, uncluttered aesthetic. Design a large island that encourages cooking, gathering, and casual dining. Incorporate premium natural materials that add character without feeling overly ornate. Introduce subtle architectural details that elevate the space without overwhelming it.

Design Response

The design combines warm walnut millwork with painted cabinetry, natural marble, and softly textured plaster to create a balanced material palette. A generously sized island anchors the room, while concealed storage, layered lighting, and sculptural architectural elements provide both everyday functionality and refined visual simplicity.

Defining Features

Large walnut waterfall island with rounded corners Honed marble countertops and Sculptural plaster range hood Custom painted inset cabinetry Integrated open shelving with concealed LED lighting Warm brass plumbing fixtures and hardware Softly curved architectural walls Large-format limestone flooring Minimal linear pendant lighting Walk-in pantry with integrated storage

Straight-on view of a contemporary kitchen featuring a sculptural plaster range hood, waterfall marble island, walnut cabinetry, integrated refrigerator and pantry, floating shelves with concealed LED lighting, brass hardware, illuminated toe kicks, and a linear brass pendant above the island.

Material palette for the contemporary kitchen featuring walnut wood cabinetry, white marble, warm brass, painted cabinetry, textured stone, and large-format porcelain floor tile arranged as finish samples.

Close-up of a warm brass kitchen faucet against a white marble countertop, with integrated LED-lit shelving and painted custom cabinetry softly out of focus in the background.

Close-up of elongated warm brass cabinet pulls on painted custom kitchen cabinetry, showcasing the clean lines, material quality, and custom millwork.

Top view of a contemporary burl wood side table showcasing the richly figured wood grain, natural burl formations, and warm honey-toned finish that create a unique organic surface.

Close-up of a sculptural plaster range hood with a hand-textured finish and softly rounded edges, illuminated by integrated task lighting beneath.

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