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kitchen island structure?

5 years ago

could you please tell me about the structure at the end of the island?

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Jacy Painter Kelly
5 years ago
Sure! The island deads into this architectural detail made from birch and steel. The other end waterfalls, but this end houses electrical switches too.
Ellen Fox thanked Jacy Painter Kelly
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