In this condo, the kitchen is the first thing you see when you are looking toward the main living space., so it has to be equally fabulous. We tweaked the layout to enlarge the space and improve the function. We kept the cabinetry simple, but the custom lacquered finish adds elegance and bounces the light. Undercabinet lighting highlights the gorgeous argyle-patterned marble mosaic on the backsplash. We extended the back panel of the peninsula to just below the cabinets and continued the mosaic onto it, while a granite shelf at top provides a surface for serving and display. The whole acts as a screen to hide the kitchen mess from the living area.