When the owner of this showroom asked me to design a contemporary working kitchen for her, we saw a great opportunity to not only display many new products and techniques, but an opportunity to reaffirm the fundamentals of good kitchen planning and design. Some interesting things to look for are: the 2" thick white Corian counter top folding down and forming the enclosure of the island, the illuminated frosted glass wall cabinets with glass bottom shelves and flip up doors; the angled stone tiles on the front of the island, the illuminated 3form resin impregnated thatch back splash; the 4" riased counter curb on the back wall; the illuminated faucet tip; the metal looking ceramic floor tile; the bamboo cabinets and the etched white 3form resin raised counter on the island. We've tested all these materials and installation techniques over the years and love their look and durability.