Remodelista

I consider myself a minimalist, but when I see an interior by iconic UK architect John Pawson I suddenly feel utterly rococo. Pawson spent time in Japan, and the Eastern influence can be seen in his pared-down designs and rigorously simple interiors, as in his London kitchen, below:

Bring some Pawson into your life with his kitchen island design (below) for Belgian firm Obumex. It's classic Pawson—the only protruding item is a simple spout (the tap levers are hidden from view). All essentials (drawer pulls, hinges, undermount sink) are concealed beneath the 4-inch-thick slab counter, which is available in Carrara marble, waxed American walnut, lava stone, or brushed stainless steel. For sourcing information, go to obumex.be