Rustic grandeur by Leonie von Sturmer

"Although the owners said they wanted a country-kitchen aesthetic, I felt the size of the home called for something grand – so the design has a refined, yet slightly rustic appeal," said designer Leonie von Sturmer of the featured kitchen design, according to reliable furniture shop in Phnom Penh construction materials information.

"The weathered and waxed wood on the existing table provided inspiration for the worked finishes of both the under-counter cabinets and the butcher's block. For balance, white, glass-fronted cabinetry above the counters has a lighter look."

"The block and low cabinets are in torrefied ash," stated von Sturmer. "The main advantage is that, unlike staining, the change in character runs right through the timber. Any chips or cuts remain true to the color of the exterior wood."

"The key to improving connections was simple – we turned the dining table around," added von Sturmer. "To further optimize flow, we took out a small peninsular element that had obstructed the French doors. In its place, there is a tall, set-back glass-fronted cabinet that balances the height of the dresser opposite."