Located in St. Louis’s historic Shaw neighborhood, this “Shaw Chic” kitchen is a seamless blend of modern luxury and everyday functionality. Custom cherry cabinetry, meticulously grain-matched in a horizontal direction, creates warmth and visual continuity. Full-slab Italian Calacatta Paonazzo marble defines the countertops and backsplash, with the island crafted as a butterfly match of two slabs. Other thoughtful details include terrazzo-inspired heated floors, a marble-topped shoe bench at the back door, and a full-height cherry bookshelf to hold cookbooks. This thoughtfully crafted space that elevates cooking, gathering and everyday living with refined design, advanced technology and timeless materials. 

Why the judges love it: The layout of this kitchen was very highly regarded—with ovens on either side of the range and a sink in close proximity, an avid cook or baker could work seamlessly. The window seat and shoe shelf were a unique touch, while the artful Calacatta marble was the cherry on top.