Innovative idea by Jean-Claude Desjardins

Provided by notable furniture in Cambodia construction materials, when asked to renovate the featured kitchen, designer Jean-Claude Desjardins had to be very creative in order to disguise the awkwardness of the existing structures that are not supposed to be there.

"We gutted the room and introduced new Leicht cabinetry that has a light, horizontal texture," said Desjardins. "The base cabinetry absorbs the angles on the exterior wall, presenting as a single flat elevation."

"We needed to come up with detailing that would incorporate those windows," he stated. "This was provided by two illuminated display boxes featuring the same light texture but with lacquered dark brown interiors. These are used to display decorative glass vases."

The island features smooth off-white cabinetry and a contrasting Cosmos granite countertop. "This is an exquisite granite with a flame-cut textured top that gives it an organic look," added the designer. "Visually, it helps to balance the lighter stone on the perimeter countertops, and the off-white cabinetry also provides contrast and a point of difference."