This contemporary kitchen is really about the beautiful wood cabinetry and the striking shape of the raised-bar countertop. Even with the cold grayness of the concrete, the counter stills feels like it belongs as a cohesive part of the overall aesthetic. It plays an important role in creating structure around the island, while tying the rest of the room to the kitchen by carrying the flooring materials (and color) through the space.
See the grey wood in this floor? I was thinking of tiles like this grey tile around the fireplace potentially. An then the grey floor sort of blends in to keep the clutter visual down. Ha - how do you like my design-speak? Thanks for your tolerance! But - then is this all starting to be too dark or is that just because of the wood?