Kitchen, Wood Counter, Recessed Lighting, Metal Cabinet, Metal Backsplashe, Wood Cabinet, Range, Drop In Sink, Concrete Floor, and Range Hood In this kitchen and dining room, architect Bergendy Cooke rethought traditional wood panelling using black pigment-stained veneer. The kitchen has expansive surfaces, including a long, wood-topped kitchen island where the couple cook and entertain, and where the children eat and play. "All of the materials were selected for their integrity and longevity," says Bergendy.  Photo 14 of 62 in 60 Kitchen Island Ideas That Serve Up Style and Functionality from This Kid-Friendly Home Is Full of Surprises

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In this kitchen and dining room, architect Bergendy Cooke rethought traditional wood panelling using black pigment-stained veneer. The kitchen has expansive surfaces, including a long, wood-topped kitchen island where the couple cook and entertain, and where the children eat and play. "All of the materials were selected for their integrity and longevity," says Bergendy.