Simple, luxurious and perfectly planned down to the last tiny detail, this contemporary kitchen with its glorious book-matched sustainable Eucalyptus veneer cabinets manages to be both exciting and serene.

While it’s true that the stainless steel lining of the stove cove requires considerable maintenance, the workability shines through. There is acres of prep area on the mammoth island topped with Blizzard Caesarstone, bolstered by a huge 35-1/2-inch iconic double-bowl Julien 16-gauge stainless steel sink [close up below] paired with a matching stainless KWC Suprimo pull-out faucet.

The cook can swivel around to face the Wolf dual-fuel pro-range with pot filler on the back guard, and a steam oven and microwave nearby on the range wall. Frosted glass-front steel-frame cabinets on each side of the range break through the wood look and add a touch of Eurostyle glamour. Just steps away is a pro-style refrigerator/freezer pair set beautifully flush with the face of the cabinet wall.

As part of the renovation of this Texas home by alterstudio architects, wide-plank mahogany floors were installed and, to add natural light, a mural-size 12-foot by 5-foot picture window [above].

Abundant lighting is supplied by recessed ceiling fixtures in addition to the handsome trio of pendants.

Architects favor certain furniture. In the top photo there is a glimpse of Mies van der Rohe black tufted leather Barcelona stools in an adjacent room, along with properly minimalist eating-counter stools. Often, kitchens as well worked as this one look rather impersonal. Here, the architects worked in shelves to accommodate the owner’s collection of miniature modernist chairs [top photo, right corner] that  leaves us guessing — aside from cooking — as to the owner’s interests.  (Photos via alterstudio, Julien)

Tags: alterstudio, Caesarstone counters, eucalyptus cabinets, Julien sink, mahogany floor, modern kitchen, Wolf dual-fuel range, wood-tone kitchen