In Sag Harbor, New York, Bakes & Kropp delivers a crisp modern design sans frills. With the homeowner’s request for a sleek kitchen, Head of Design Bob Bakes and the team were challenged to create a minimalist design that successfully makes a statement and is highly functional. The key to this kitchen’s Soft Modern design is the integration of warmth and natural light. Large, unobstructed windows and sliding doors layer more delicate tones among the high-gloss Gray Polyurethane.

The expansive Overlay Emerson cabinetry helps bounce light from incoming windows and a simple recessed lighting plan with pared-down hardware. A cool hue picks up the natural tones of the marbled backsplash and waterfall island, where's drift oak base plays tempers its lines with soft warmth. Built-in appliances and a hidden hood reinforce the clean, modern design profile. An extended line of cabinetry extends from the main cooking and serving space, keeping the key working triangle between the fridge, sink, and stove clear for entertaining.