Contemporary Palo Alto open concept kitchen with modern blue cabinets and glass front wall mounted cabinets with interior lighting http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58414244/thumbs/architect-tali-hardonag-says-let-there-be-light The 'tower' anchors the island and defines the kitchen space. On the kitchen side it houses the microwave, coffemaker and other small appliances, leaving the counter uncluttered. Accented with Porcelanosa Ona Natural tile on backsplash Photo: European Cabinets and Design Studios