Extending the lip of the large kitchen island created a casual dining space. Airy metal-and-lucite barstools tuck easily underneath.

Storage galore is the motto of the fresh, clean kitchen with cabinets extending to the ceiling in some areas and rows of drawers wrapping all around the room. For a hint of luxe, designers went with a white marble backsplash and countertops.

Most of the kitchen keeps cool with pale gray cabinetry and a white marble backsplash. For a touch of warmth, designers added golden drawer pulls to match the honey hue of the wood floor.

Temper the coolness of black and gray with warmer accents like gold and wood. The open plan dining room and kitchen go solemn in the center with gray rugs and darker furniture and light around the edges with hardwood floors, white walls and lots of windows.