For the newly purchased Pacific Heights Victorian home, we transformed the dark, outdated kitchen into a light-filled, modern gathering space, perfect for cooking or relaxing. The galley-style floor plan balances sultry surfaces with materials selected to reflect and pull in light. Awash in silver wave stormy marble pattern, the intricate, multi-hued black, grey, bronze and white veining, is juxtaposed with crisp white cabinetry and matted-black pulls. Smoked-glass upper cabinets bounce light. Ebony-stained, herringbone wood flooring, further defines the space, establishing a moody elegance. The backsplash, a mesmerizing focal point, makes a bold statement while a stainless steel range creates a dramatic effect. Adding to the refined ambience, is a sun-drenched breakfast nook outfitted with clean geometries — a tulip table and airy, midcentury chairs, anchor the space. Classic millwork and trimming respect the Victorian architecture and is in direct dialogue with the rest of the house.