The cook can pivot and easily access the warming drawers in the island directly behind, saving steps and keeping serious work out of the refrigeration zone.

A big hood is needed to vent the large 60-inch commercial-style Electrolux range, but it looks less overpowering with its wood encasement and tiled backsplash with “La Leaf” design in copper and antique copper.

A trio of glass pendants dresses up the hard-working kitchen and adds important artificial light because of the room's placement somewhat below grade. The cabinetry is a mix of cherry with natural stain and a painted finish in linen white.

In the butler's pantry, a secondary workspace and additional sink makes clean-up a breeze when company means many more dishes. The countertop is Roja Alicante marble.