It's your island for functioning and you can eat it," explains interior designer Linda Woodrum.

Open to the great room, the kitchen has been made with bold cabinetry, clever storage plus a wooden island. A blue and white colour scheme keeps the eye amused.

In the core of the kitchen is a designated dining area for a casual breakfast spread or dinner.

The breakfast bar is a stick out feature with plenty of storage plus a mounted flat-screen TV. "It is so easy," says interior designer Linda Woodrum. "The everyday things you use are out."

Coffee is made simple with a stainless steel coffee machine that's programmable to brew a pot before homeowners wake.

Custom made cabinetry offers clever storage for cups, sugar and gourmet coffee.

The paper-towel drawer holds three rolls, one on screen and two tucked away glass enclosures showers . making shifting out the empty roll simple and convenient.

There is lots of counterspace for washing dishes and preparing meals. Surround sound speakers at the ceiling flow audio, making kitchen function entertaining and enjoyable.

A chrome motion-sense faucet makes cleaning a breeze. The hands-free controller confuse with simple hand motions.

Large enough to accommodate heavy pots and pans or a heap of dishes, a stainless steel undermount sink pairs perfectly with the motionsense faucet.

White quartz countertops give contemporary design and ample space for preparing foods.

Continuing a focus on bright and pristine, all-purpose cleaning supplies are fresh-smelling and tough-acting.

A custom-built oak island is one of the crowning attributes within this kitchen. "It's your island for functioning and you can eat it," explains interior designer Linda Woodrum. "It's the perfect combo"

With space to store utensils, napkins and spices, island drawers create clever use of distance.

Electrical sockets situated on each end of this island create plugging in appliances easy and convenient.

The island creates a casual gathering place at the middle of the kitchen. "We wanted it to feel like a table but still operate," says interior designer Linda Woodrum.

Two upholstered seats and four stools surround the island. "We needed a few chairs to be exceptionally comfortable," says interior designer Linda Woodrum. "To conserve on space we used four stools that slipped under the island."

Together with the grill station close by, there's plenty of room indoors and outside for a casual summer party.

Recessed lighting and a rustic iron light fixture light the kitchen and are controlled with dimmers, setting the mood for any occasion. "Keeping the kitchen open and light makes the space feel bigger," says interior designer Linda Woodrum.

Visible from the kitchen, the mudroom and pantry offer tons of storage for virtually any kitchen overflow.

Custom-designed blue cabinetry sets the area's bold color palette and sophisticated style.

The chrome pot filler would be the ultimate luxury for the in-house chef.

The four-burner gas cooktop and a griddle provide pro-style amenities for whipping up a casual breakfast or dinner for a group.

Under-stove storage drawers make space for pots and pans.

White and white mosaic basketweave wall tile adds a splash of pattern and contrast to the bold blue cabinetry.

An oven, warming drawer and microwave stacked one atop another supply convenience and enough cooking space to accommodate food for big parties and holiday parties.

An oven, warming drawer and microwave piled one atop another provide advantage and enough cooking area to accommodate meals for big parties and holiday parties.

The dark staines wood island contrasts nicely against the blue shaker cabinets and white and black basket weave tile backsplash. Touches of green add heat.

The deck and grilling station are accessible via a traditional-style, back door between the kitchen and fantastic room.