Because the homeowners wanted the kitchen to be as open to the family room as possible, they chose not to add upper cabinets along the space over the stove. The only upper cabinets in the room are over the sink area. A bit of personality can be found here where pewter door knobs are shaped like bundles of asparagus. Other fixtures in a satin nickel finish and a stainless steel cooktop help lighten the expanse of dark green tile. » see room