Zen Monolith or How I Learned to Love Kitchen Tranquility

Balancing utility with aesthetic, Pokorney took a unique approach to the design. She minimized the use of upper cabinetry, often a dissonant element in open plans. Instead, she used two cabinet towers and recessed cabinets to offer the necessary storage space; the towers flank and define the kitchen, while the recessed cabinets mimic the look of the full-length, custom-built pocket doors. Additionally, the space achieves balance with the large doors and windows. Pokorney and the clients selected Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances for their seamless integration and quality. The sleek appliances and their minimalist handles aid in the visual tranquility. The Wolf range is the only statement appliance—maintaining the kitchen’s curated look in timeless stainless steel. One corner of the kitchen is the bar area with a Sub-Zero undercounter wine unit and ice maker. Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers in the island offer convenience for simple meals and snacks, while two, full-size refrigeration/freezer units and a Wolf warming drawer in the butler’s pantry provide bulk storage and preparation space.