Black kept the end wall near the existing corner window open and streamlined so the owner could make coffee and light snacks. The team updated the window with custom white oak shelves to match the countertop. The original design squashed the sink into this corner too, but Black moved it to the wall and placed the dishwasher right next to it. Larger-than-usual subway backsplash tile — 4 by 8 inches instead of 3 by 6 inches — plays with the scale of the kitchen wall. "I like that the tile covers the whole wall, as in an older Parisian bistro or bakery," says Black. Countertops: white oak, DeVos Custom Woodworking; cabinetry: Richard Macdonald, FabShop; tile: Ann Sacks; cabinetry paint: Sweet Pear, Benjamin Moore