Client Testimonial
"Every morning, I walk into my kitchen and feel a sense of pride and admiration. It's not just a kitchen; it's a functional work of art that enhances my home in the most exquisite way possible."
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
DESIGN
Claire Kim
PHOTOGRAPHY
Brett Hillyard
PROJECT VISION
Sculptural Stone & Walnut Kitchen
Designed for a family who entertains often, this Newport Beach kitchen treats cooking, gathering, and daily life as a single environment rather than three separate rooms. The result is architecture that holds calm and conversation in the same space, without asking either to compromise.
Client Testimonial
"We absolutely love our kitchen! The design team at Leicht was such a pleasure to work with. They worked with us to make sure that our kitchen was everything we needed an more. "
Sculptural Stone & Walnut Kitchen | Newport Beach
Designers:
Client Vision
After relocating to Orange County from Greece, this family wanted to bring a piece of Greek culture into their living space. Their request: make the kitchen the center of our home. This kitchen is the homeowner's dream come true, offering a perfect space to cook and entertain, seamlessly blending into the living room.
PROGRAM - FINISH
Synthia-KI228v Weather Oak
Largo-FG100 Arctic
Minera-VM152v Kiruna
HANDLES
Contino-F100 | F152
COUNTERTOP
Quartz Caesar Stone
ACCESSORIES
Combo Unit - Drawer Organizers
OPEN CONCEPT
Designing Beyond Traditional Boundaries
Rather than existing as separate rooms, the kitchen, dining area, and living room flow together as one continuous space. This allows the family to cook, entertain, and gather without interruption.
A light palette of Pearl Crystal upper cabinetry and Pearl Opal lower cabinetry creates subtle tonal contrast, while VERO glass display units above introduce an additional layer of transparency and visual lightness. Along the cooking wall, an integrated DOMO rail system keeps everyday essentials within reach while preserving the clean, architectural lines of the kitchen.
FOCAL POINT
Island Centerpiece
At the center of the room, an 18-foot waterfall island establishes the visual and functional anchor of the entire space. Its generous scale accommodates food preparation, casual dining, and conversation simultaneously, reflecting the way the family gathers and entertains.
Beneath the island, Bossa cabinetry introduces texture, while a Walnut Le Midi bar top adds warmth and creates a comfortable place for guests to sit and linger. Together, these materials transform the island from a simple workspace into a sculptural centerpiece that naturally draws people together.
DESIGN DETAILS
The materials and systems behind the project
PEARL | Orlando
One of LEICHT's most iconic collections, PEARL is defined by its silky mother-of-pearl finish that softly interacts with natural light, creating luminous depth while seamlessly integrating sophisticated storage solutions behind its refined architectural form. Here, Pearl Crystal was selected for the upper cabinetry to enhance brightness and openness, while Pearl Opal introduces a soft grey tone to the lower cabinetry, creating a refined, tonal composition.
