Modern kitchen designs are punctuated with oversized refrigerators and pantries clad in teak cabinetry to form an architectural backdrop in these elegant spaces. Countertops and backsplashes in lustrous deep brown granite blend in subtly and beautifully. A suite of stainless steel appliances by Thermador, GE and Bosch offer the best in appliances. Lighting is always abundant, with under-cabinet lighting, hand-blown hanging glass lamps and over-cabinet lighting in many residences.