How do you balance a minimalist aesthetic with a generous space? To inhabit the whole room, creating warmth without clutter, this design pairs two dominant features: the showstopping antique brass metal for the island and a contrasting plain black wooden 'cube'. This cube doesn't just pack in appliances, including air conditioning equipment and vents, but a walk-in pantry too - accessed via a hidden door. This disappearing act, helped by a giant run of floating cabinets, allows for ample seating in the island and preserves an air of delicate serenity throughout the space.