With the dining table just steps away from the cooking island, guests enjoy not only freshly made meals, but also a close-up view of their preparation.

Neutral stainless steel countertops mingle with earth tones, including the red, yellow and orange glass tiles on the backsplash. The exhaust hood over the built-in cooktop has a railed shelf that holds condiments, utensils ”and even my car keys and cell phone,” says chef David Gingrass.

Storage add-ons are plentiful in all the kitchen cabinets. Swing-out “magic corner” shelves provide access to mixing bowls, baking dishes and some small appliances. Also shown here is the zebra wood floor—with its dark, heavy grain—which the homeowner laid down after ripping out the old kitchen’s vinyl floor.

Now that the kitchen is wide open, it’s become a performing space of sorts, a place to wow guests with tasty food. As such, the modest style satisfies without distracting from the menu.
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