Alba installed this walnut slab countertop to create more dining space and encourage interaction between the kitchen and living space.AA: Why did you choose to use a raw wood slab instead of a more conventional bar?SA: I've got a funny fixation with driftwood and raw wood. You'll notice it everywhere around the house. I love the idea of mixing contemporary and traditional with completely organic. I suppose I like the element of surprise.Bowls: Anthropologie; napkins: Cost Plus World Market
The rear of this half-wall could easily have languished as wasted space. Thankfully, someone saw an opportunity and put it to work with a simple bracketed strip of wood that creates the perfect spot for perching with coffee or cocktails.
I like the caulk board but I think it would get old fast. I want a magnetic wall to post kids projects and to also have a family calendar so we all know what is going on.