Kitchen and Bath

The stone center island gives the room a sleek modern finish, while the sandy stone color scheme creates a light, airy feel.

This loft combines wood and stone to great effect, with the row of large windows bathing the room in light.

In a Southampton summer home the kitchen island boasts a French limestone countertop, and Verde Ardesia (green) stone on the perimeter countertops. The window in the background at the "dishwashing station" overlooks an architect designed sunken garden with perennials, and a soothing water fountain.

A pendant light by Pagani Studio illuminates the kitchen, which is equipped with Christopher Peacock. The Mattaliano barstools from Holly Hunt are upholstered in an Edelman leather.

The white and glass shelving is juxtaposed with heavy redwood furniture.

The ornate black chandelier provides a striking focal point for this kitchen with it's crisp lines and wonderful use of marble.

The white kitchen is complimented by the unusual geometric stools in the foreground.

The large marble island combines form and function to provide a striking centrepiece in this traditional kitchen.

An abundance of green on the terrace that surrounds a New York City kitchen, is brought inside by large windows, which seamlessly unite the interior and exterior. The floor has been done with vintage cement Moroccan tiles.

The combination of red walls and wooden kitchen accents creates an atmosphere that is at once domestic and modern, accentuated by the antique books that line the shelves.

The marble kitchen, set against glass french windows, is given an element of fun through the blue glass cabinets and blue and white vase.

The rectangular stone table is mirrored compositionally in the rectangular kitchen behind it, garnished by a set of traditional copper pans.

The statuary marble island and walnut make this kitchen warm and inviting. Horizontal slot windows allow northern light and a view of arriving guests.<br />
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A Rhinebeck, New York kitchen is made luxurious with a sink and counter top that have been constructed from 3-inch-thick- slabs of Carrera marble. The kitchen had steel in the walls to support free floating shelves.<br />

The vibrant anthropomorphic painting on a grey concrete wall is behind Hans Wegner's Wishbone chairs set around a dining room table.

In an elegant kitchen, the hood over the stove is made more industrial looking by using blackened steel. It provides a visual counterpoint to the backsplash which is honed Statuario marble and a frosted mirror. The countertops are also Statuario marble, and the cabinets are limed oak.<br />
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A two-level apartment sits at roof level within a recycled industrial building in Sydney, Australia. The dramatic kitchen forms the hub of the house and celebrates the clients highly respected position in the hospitality industry. Spaces adjacent to the kitchen are linked by double-height velvet curtains, one side pumpkin, and the other side sage green. The curtains are an architectural feature providing privacy and layering in the manner of a theatre set. A long fixed dining table in the same travertine as the floor seats up to 24 people while anchoring the kitchen. The main cooking is finished in arabescato marble as is the wall behind it. The opposing wall features full-height sliding mirror doors concealing various states of storage comprising drawers/shelves.

In Watermill, New York, exterior walls and windows are painted dark to allow attention to focus on the views.<br />
which are valued as much as the warm materials inside this open kitchen where walnut is paired with white statuary marble.<br />

Aquilla pendant lighting with an alabaster shade is placed over the marble kitchen island. The ceiling-high wooden cupboards make the space feel grand .

The sea-like marble counter tops lead to Eero Saarinen's Tulip table and chairs against a breath taking city view.

A view of the kitchen with its simple and modest lines, it is almost like a laboratory counter to explore cooking in the company of friends and family.

This traditional kitchen with wooden cabinetry creates a warm, country atmosphere, but could also be done in an urban apartment.

All the functions are combined under the same roof and space, the kitchen island works as a table and divides the space in two: a bedroom and a living area.

The bench seat looks out into a luscious garden in front of a simple wooden dining table.

The dark wood cabinets are set against cream walls behind an elaborate iron chandelier.

The vibrant mosaic walls and celadon green cabinets create a luxurious kitchen. The trim and level of detailing is noteworthy.

The kitchen and dining area features an arabescato marble island, limed timber veneer on the walls and limestone tiles on the floor. Louis Ghost clear chairs from Kartell designed by Philippe Starck.

The textured tumbled marble creates warmth in this bathroom.

This luxurious marble bathtub with jacuzzi jets opens onto the other section of the bathroom with an ornate carved gold table and cane furniture.

The brick-style tiling compliments the marble accents of the bathroom.

The clean edged marble island and simple bathtub lend the room a minimalist feel, while the pink stool gives it a whimsical spontaneity.

The chocolate browns, rich creams, and pale aquas in this bathroom relate to the guest room to which it is connected.

The rustic wooden beams and rough-hewn cabinet contrast with the modern bathtub and tap.

In an upstate New York country house from the 1800s, this unusual bathroom was formerly a dirt -floored shed. It was converted to a guest bathroom, complete with a claw foot tub, stone floor, and carved wooden deer heads and a French-inspired chandelier was custom designed for the space.

The stainless steel and marble construction of this bathroom is made infinite by the space expanding mirrors placed on opposite walls.

The ensuite bathroom features a marble surround for the bathtub, light green mosaic tiles on the walls and limestone tiles on the floor.<br />

This elegant yet simple bathroom is made so special by the use of large slabs of Blue Celeste marble that is mixed with blocks of white Thassos marble; also combined also in a mosaic pattern. This makes for a luxurious blue and white bathroom that will be a classic forever.

These luxuriant marble slabs are set against mirrored walls to create a sense of exaggerated space. The arabescato slab marble has been used on floor and spans to the custom-made basin. Romeo Babe Soft wall lights designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Flos.

The highly patterned slabs of marble give the bathroom an almost abstract feel.

The marble bathroom with with silver accents is the epitome of understated elegance.

White wooden doors open onto a glass and marble bathroom.

The marble bathtub, set in into an alcove looks onto a bedroom with a sea view.

An elegant stone bathroom is clean, functional and serene.

A circa 1935, Italian, amber glass lantern from Seguso has three bands of rippled glass, and six channeled palms hangs from a segmented glass stem to illuminate a luxurious bathroom.

Kitchen and Bath interior design for your home

Todays modern lifestyle has impacted how the kitchen is considered: From family meals, entertaining, home offices, elaborate cooking parties, kitchens have become the heart of the home and have replaced family rooms and living rooms as the focal point for gatherings. They’ve increased in size, technological advancement and meld function with style. The same is true for the bath, which have become increasingly imaginative and luxurious. Don’t be surprised to see Zen-like spaces where sleek, crisp, lines commingle with indulgent deep soaking tubs. Marble, exotic stone, tile and glass have added layers of elegance to those seen here.