2025
Humberbay Condo Kitchen
Richmond Hill
Category:
Kitchen
Duration:
6 weeks
Countertop:
Caesarstone Calcatta
Cabinetry:
High Gloss
This kitchen redesign embraces a modern minimalist style, characterized by dark matte cabinetry and striking white-veined quartz surfaces for a crisp, contemporary look.
The space features an L-shaped layout anchored by an expansive island, which doubles as both a preparation area and casual seating. Sleek, flat-panel dark navy or black cabinets extend to the ceiling, offering generous streamlined storage and setting a bold contrast against the light, waterfall-edge island and matching countertops. The veined white quartz, used both on the counters and backsplash, introduces subtle visual interest and ties the surfaces together cohesively. Stainless steel appliances further reinforce the modern aesthetic, while an under-mounted black sink with a gooseneck faucet keeps the workspace uncluttered. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the room with daylight, amplifying the open, airy atmosphere, and a single minimalist stool at the island invites casual interaction in this refined space.
Details
Color Palette
The foundational palette consists of deep navy or matte black cabinetry paired with bright, cool white quartz surfaces. Accents come from the stainless steel appliances and fixtures, along with soft gray hues in the flooring for a cohesive, sophisticated ambiance.
Materials and Textures
Primary materials include matte-finish, flat-panel cabinetry (dark painted wood or laminate), veined quartz countertops and backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and light wood or laminate plank flooring. The island features a waterfall-edge quartz for visual continuity, while the seating introduces a nubby, textured upholstery atop a metal-framed stool for a tactile counterpoint to the hard surfaces.
Lighting
Lighting is provided by multiple recessed ceiling fixtures with neutral-to-cool white bulbs, ensuring even illumination throughout the kitchen. Generous natural light streams in via full-height windows, balanced by unobtrusive window treatments or none at all to maintain the crisp, clear effect.