The owners desired an open kitchen for entertaining with views of their garden, and a home that was more environmentally responsible. A small addition on the kitchen allowed for an open design and a powder bath. The kitchen has custom cherry cabinets and mahogany wood countertops finished with a vegetable oil and wax finish. All appliances were selected both for looks and energy-efficiency, and period style lighting was selected as accent lighting. After researching concerns about radon in some granite, Caesarstone quartz and stainless steel countertops were selected for durability.