The elegant, monochromatic design emphasizes an extensive island topped with marble-like Cambria.
When DC interior designer Mary Douglas Drysdale was tasked with a whole-house renovation, the cramped, dark kitchen posed a challenge. On the owners’ wish list: greater efficiency; open counter space; a comfortable eating area; surfaces for artwork; and less focus on individual appliances. Also, since the new kitchen would open into the adjoining, refurbished dining room, the goal was to seamlessly integrate the two rooms.