In the kitchen, more Shaker-style cabinets, complete with a farmhouse sink, reinforce the theme.

Although the owner initially wanted an all-black kitchen, he and the designers eventually went with a light cream laminate for the cabinets at the top, with the black laminate kept to the cabinets at the bottom. As black laminate attracts fingerprints and dust, the designers selected a low-maintenance one that is less susceptible to marks.