Contemporary kitchen designs can often feel quite cold and sterile, leaning too heavily on simplicity and functionality. But fitting a modern space with characterful details, like lush textures and intricate craftsmanship, is a fast track to design success. In this space, designed by bespoke kitchen brand Roundhouse, this winning combination is seen in full force.

Complete with bold, black-and-white marble and thoughtful details in every direction, this space is a relaxing retreat. To hear more about the design process, and explore the details of the space, H&G spoke with Daniel Lau, senior design consultant at Roundhouse. Here, Daniel shares how the Roundhouse team brought this modern kitchen to life.

Marble is a trend-defying, high-quality, and timeless material that looks great in any kitchen – and bold veining is one of 2024's standout trends. An eye-catching pattern is unexpected and exciting, making an otherwise pared-back space stand out. In this marble kitchen by Roundhouse , bold black-and-white countertops and backsplash elevate the entire space, making it feel luxurious and lively.

Pairing beautifully with a neutral color palette here, the one-of-a-kind material proves its versatility. 'A marble with this much movement adds character to the space. Every slab or marble is completely unique and we wanted to create a feature, a point of interest, a conversation starter of sorts,' Daniel tells H&G .

Despite marble's front-and-center role in this design scheme, anothe.