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The smooth, raven-hued island in this kitchen is made of oak with a thin stone countertop. A Foscarini Gregg Pendant hangs overhead.

Since the renovation, the full-length window at the back of the kitchen is populated by dense greenery, offering even more privacy to the homeowners.

A pantry and painting studio are tucked behind the kitchen, which is outfitted with black granite counters and oak cabinetry.

The kitchen island and attached table are a custom design in a natural stone called Elba Blue Marble.

The sleek marble island pops against the black cabinetry—all of which was custom designed for the space. The rear countertop is made from black Zimbabwe granite. The flooring is oak timber in a custom 320 mm width.

“The most important thing was to bring a sense of authenticity to the project, like it really couldn’t exist anywhere else or for anyone else,” says architect Jodi Batay-Csorba.

The L-shaped kitchenette is outfitted with minimalist black appliances and fixtures.

The linear suspension pendant by Michael Raasch provides up and down lighting over the island. Like the cabinetry, the countertop is also done in Fenix. "The owner liked the idea of consistency,

Sunlight from the leafy courtyard dapples the airy kitchen.

Milla and Nigel thought the kitchen island should anchor the first floor, and they wanted colors that matched the frescoes. Stone specialist Nick Blok found exactly what they were looking for: a monolithic piece of Italian quartzite with muted pinks and umbers in the veining.

A curving skylight illuminates the minimalist kitchen of a dwelling in Bondi Beach, Australia, that was renovated by Andrew Burges Architects.

Expansive windows in the kitchen frame views of the nearby forest and meadows.

Skylights allow for sun to reach the inside of the home, while providing views of the sky and wildflower roof.