Designer Yuko Matsumoto combines contemporary and Asian styles for a sophisticated, streamlined kitchen design.

Rich emerald-colored glass tiles are used to create a stunning counter-to-ceiling backsplash. Matsumoto chooses smaller tiles to use around the hood and sets them vertically to mimic the look of bamboo.

To create a furniture-like effect on the new peninsula, legs of a contrasting color are added on two sides of the peninsula.