Flipping the laundry room space with the walk-in pantry was designed to remove the laundry area from a heavily trafficked hall. In the new pantry area, a coffee bar was envisioned. Black stainless-steel appliances were selected to contrast with white cabinetry. Granite would be ‘honed’ to not be shiny smooth; a white arabesque backsplash tile complemented the cabinetry. No seating was planned on the back side of the island, making cabinets easier to access.