The Pantry: The Kitchen Behind the Kitchen
Kitchen cabinetry today, especially the perimeter of a kitchen, serve as a backdrop to everything else in the room. The look of a kitchen is rarely carried by the cabinetry. Other parts of the design typically carry the burden of the way a kitchen presents itself to the world. The appliances, flooring, countertops, backsplash, decorative hardware, sink, faucet all take on this responsibility. One exception to this rule is the island. The material used on an island can greatly influence the room.