This kitchen is at once streamlined and show-stopping. Espresso cabinetry line the wall, complemented by a row of beautifully simple white pantry doors.

Open-fronted metal shelving adds airiness (and makes for a practical coffee station or oft-used spice rack).

The centerpiece: a gorgeous all-marble asymmetrical island, which draws the eye in and tells a story of its own. Round edges and sharp lines merge against a minimal backdrop.