A lake house kitchen and adjacent living area designed to incorporate exotic woods, reclaimed woods and one of a kind imported treasures into the space as functional and dramatic features, and to contrast with clean smooth contemporary lines and surfaces. The boldest standouts are the custom island framed from reclaimed fir timber, topped with a massive polished teak slab, and the opposite facing 2-tiered fireplace mantle framed in the same reclaimed timber. The stepped motif of the mantle is repeated throughout the spaces in tiered door and window trim. Sleek aluminum cabinetry contrasts with teak slab countertops, hand carved cabinet fronts, and asymmetrical display shelving.