The impressive range and range hood are the noble hearts of the kitchen. Custom cabinetry frames in bold black-and-white marble. A generous island is the ideal place to perch for casual meals or the keep the chef company.

Instead of the more traditional chandelier or pendant, designer Kate Thacker crisscrossed unique strings of lights over the kitchen island. The homeowners had requested "statement pieces" to be added into the renovation and these lights deliver.

The kitchen will impress the chefs with its La Cornue range, luxe amenities like thick-cut marble countertops and backsplash, pot filler faucet and plenty of storage.

The grand kitchen balances beauty with functionality, perfect for both gourmet cooking and everyday life. The backsplash here, a dashing splash of color, is Forest Green Zellige Tile.