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The backsplash and countertops are made from granite. Terrazzo marble lines the kitchen floor.

To add texture in the custom kitchen, Woods covered some of the cabinets and the wall with American oak battens.

A new banquette seating area tucked off the kitchen links to the breakfast terrace and has great views. "That's a nice perch to sit in and enjoy the kitchen and the landscape," says Woofter. Carolyn Woofter designed the custom copper hood to sync with the La Cornue stove beneath it.

"The owners wanted to stay away from marble for durability reasons and didn’t like the look of a lot of traditional granites,

Kitchen & Meals area

Kitchen & Meals area

Calacatta Superwhite Quartzite and white oak decorate the kitchen, as well as (

A mix of walnut veneer and solid walnut in the kitchen (like custom solid walnut handles) is paired with white quartzite countertop and backsplash.

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.

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The eat-in kitchen is bright and airy with lots of storage space.

The minimalist interiors showcase the simple material palette.

The original cast-iron supporting columns have been painted black to provide a striking contrast to the warm wood.

The kitchen has been recently updated and features an island with bar seating.