Guests at the soirees tend to comment on the diverse elements in the kitchen that they may not have seen elsewhere. Whether it is the mini subway tile backsplash, the beige-and-white upholstered chairs at the bar counter, the industrial lighting fixtures, or the White Galaxy granite, each feature...

Because of their Italian backgrounds, the homeowners knew that a pot filler behind the stove would be imperative for cooking large quantities of pasta at parties.

The homeowners wanted a range with a central griddle and four burners, as well as a pullout microwave drawer to preserve space. The large wine fridge and the built-in coffee maker have become two of the homeowners’ most beloved conveniences.

Applied molding doors create additional depth in the cabinetry. There are 48-inch-wide pan drawers under the cooktop, along with four pullout spice racks, two of which are hidden behind the decorative corbels on the hood. Posts on either side of the cooktop pull out; one is for spices and the other...

For the wall color, the homeowners chose Topsail by Sherwin-Williams—an airy, water-like choice that would provide a calming backdrop.

The homeowners wanted a range with a central griddle and four burners, as well as a pullout microwave drawer to preserve space. The large wine fridge and the built-in coffee maker have become two of the homeowners’ most beloved conveniences.

Photos by Johan Roetz.

When guests visit, they congregate around the islands and delight in European cuisine and vino. “We knew they’d be entertaining family-style in the kitchen a lot. One large island doesn’t handle enough platters for an Italian family.”