r/kitchenporn

Took a while but we finally completed this portion of our kitchen in time for Mother’s Day! Scullery is up next!

As a cabinet designer, there are numerous hood options to offer from metal to matching cabinetry. However, when a client asks for a simple hood made from stone, it becomes a little trickier. Yes, there are ways to design it in a CAD program, but those are time consuming and take a mid-level of CAD expertise. And in reality, this is being sold/made by someone else, so spending a lot of time on design specifics doesn't make sense (unless you are charging consulting fees to design the hood). In this example, a simple block structure was created and then using AI, it was arched and colorized, extractor insert and pot filler added. Maybe not the final exact specifications, but close enough to convey the design. Does it work to show the design direction? How do you feel about hoods that go to the counter?

Our clients fell in love with this textural leaf-print wallpaper, and we knew it had to be the foundation of the entire space. We carried warm white oak through the tall corner cabinet and open shelving to complement it, then grounded everything with painted greige lower cabinets and matte black hardware. The unlacquered brass faucet and vintage-style sconces add just enough warmth and patina to keep it from feeling too polished. Calacatta quartz wraps the countertop and backsplash in one seamless surface.

DM and I'll send a link to more pictures and videos on our project page (I wasn't sure if rules allowed me to post directly).

We designed this kitchen around contrast: flat-panel white uppers to keep the wall light, balanced with walnut lowers and tall storage for warmth and texture. Open shelving breaks up the run and keeps everyday pieces accessible without cluttering the space.

We kept the backsplash minimal with a horizontal window to bring in light and expose a bit of brick, then anchored the room with a slab island and integrated cooktop. Brass details and a sculptural chandelier add just enough edge without overpowering the palette.

Goal was simple: highly functional layout, clear sightlines, and materials that stand the test of time.