The Classic All-White Kitchen Takes a Modern Turn with this High-Style Recent Renovation

Range hoods don’t have to have all the bells and whistles to make a statement. Here, the design team created a powerful focal point with a clean-lined, white powder-coated steel hood.

Hide hardworking spaces and appliances—like a chic coffee bar—behind pocket doors to keep the kitchen visually clean and balanced.

Beauty meets function with fashion-forward design details. The cooktop’s knobs are integrated directly into the marble countertop, while the brass pot filler on the marble backsplash eliminates an extra step when cooking.

The kitchen design set the tone for the renovation of this Atlanta-area home. “The goal was to make the kitchen much bigger while incorporating as much storage as possible,” says interior designer Shawn Amtower of Amtower Interior + Design. “The homeowners wanted a more updated vibe with clean lines and hidden appliances; this, in turn, would set the stage for the flow of the rest of the house.”

Partnering with builder Mike Hammersmith and cabinetmaker Stile LLC, Amtower incorporated floor-to-ceiling white oak cabinetry with a hidden pantry that houses small appliances as well as dry goods. To maximize space, the garage entry into the kitchen was redirected to the mudroom, which allowed the design team to use the original entry point as additional storage.

Gagganeau appliances and a coffee and bar area are also tucked away behind closed doors. Additional structural changes included increasing the size of the kitchen island, adding two half-radius entrances on either side of the kitchen, and extending the back wall “to gain more space for the appliances, creating a much grander focal point,” says Amtower. “I think putting the appliances behind pocket doors made the biggest impact, keeping everything feeling weighted and balanced.”

To complement the kitchen’s serene and streamlined cabinetry, Amtower selected a Calacatta Cremo marble—sourced through Ciot and fabricated by Creative Stone, Inc.—for the countertops and backsplash and added a custom, white powder-coated steel hood. “We definitely achieved a more spacious and functional kitchen with a lot more storage,” says Amtower. “The white oak cabinetry, Calacatta marble, and Gaggenau appliances wrap this kitchen in luxury while being soothing, inviting, and timeless.”