This Mission Bay kitchen uses the full height of the room to bring the ovens, refrigerator and pantry storage together in one organised wall, keeping the main kitchen visually calm and easy to read. The central island then takes on a different role, anchoring the open-plan space with a warm wood-look base and rounded benchtop end. Matte white cabinetry and a light stone surface keep the overall palette restrained while the timber detail gives the island its own identity.