As seen from the desk in the kitchen, clean sight lines afford a great view of the generous kitchen window over the sink. Light emanating from the under-cabinet mounts contributes to the ambient lighting in the room and highlights the alternating tiles of the backsplash with 3-D relief. The...

From the sink and kitchen window, you can view the desk of the home office in this spacious kitchen. The desk drawers, counters and cabinets are integrated with the rest of the kitchen to give a cohesive look, including file drawers for managing business affairs (see photo). Photo: Dan Bawden.

A close-up of this cabinetry and crown reveals the richness of the glazing and the rope detailing that contrasts and unifies simultaneously. Photo: Dan Bawden.

This easy-to-reach spice rack nestles behind a cabinet door, sparing the spices from direct light and heat. The shelves within the cabinet were designed to set back from the front, allowing the door to close easily. Photo: Dan Bawden.

File drawers for the home office in the kitchen are finished exactly as those in the kitchen proper to give a sense of unity and purpose, in style. Photo: Dan Bawden.

This elegant butler's pantry speaks the same language in cabinetry as the kitchen, and is light-filled above, within, and below to show off its unique character and position in the family. Photo: Dan Bawden.