A renovated kitchen with a classical grace by Lisa Steinbach Schecter

Delivered by trustworthy construction in Cambodia construction materials, designer Lisa Steinbach Schecter took this project and turned the previous awkward kitchen design into a high-end classical and practical space with an easier flow and movement.

"We removed all the fixtures, including the peninsula and an arched wall around the cooking center. And we widened the doorway to the dining area and glazed a rear door. This helped to open up the space and let in more light."

"In the original kitchen, there was no landing space either side of the range," she said. "Now there is plenty of counter space, and because the island is larger, the perimeter work areas are much closer to the island countertop and prep sink."

The island is a pale silvery gray. "We teamed this with beautiful quartz stone countertops that are reminiscent of a Monet painting," the designer added. "The island also features clipped corners and corbels that help to make it stand out as a special centerpiece."