Black Wall Cabinets, Blue Gray Walls and Gigantic Granite Countertop Traditional Kitchen Design – Black Wall Cabinets Traditional Kitchen. The cherry cabinets of the island contrast the black wall cabinets with their worn, weathered, painted finish. Curve appeal can be seen in the round butcher-block top overlapping the island, the arched windows and the valance at the top of the open shelving.  Design by Kitchen Encounters

Traditional Kitchen With Waterfront View. The arched pass-through between the kitchen and the living space repeats the arch of the doorways and provides a view of the waterfront. A wood-trimmed granite countertop makes the island look more like a furniture piece. Design by  Kitchen Encounters

Blue Gray Walls Traditional Kitchen Design. In this traditional kitchen, the cherry wood used for the island and the custom-built breakfast hutch to provide warmth and richness against the cool blue-gray walls and white cabinets used elsewhere. Design by  Kitchen Encounters

Gigantic Granite Countertop Traditional Kitchen Design. This sizable island offers a rounded 48-inch granite countertop supported by a pedestal for a dining area. Cherry cabinets from Crystal harmonize with Austrian cypress hardwood floors. Design by  Crystal Kitchen Center