The challenge in this Beaches kitchen was to update and open it up, while using the existing countertop. I chose classic soft white Ikea cabinets and a dark grey rectangular tile floor, to balance the black countertop. Classic marble 2"x4" tiles in soft greys bridge the contrast, and keep a traditional look which the client wanted. I opened up a wall next to the stove to allow more light into the room. The butcher block counter was chosen as a functional solution for this new section of the kitchen as we didn't have any more of the original counter.