Sunshine in Switzerland
A kitchen without upper cabinets & without upper shelves creates an open airy space. The full height wall cabinets take care of dishes & stuff that use to be in the upper cabinets. Thinking of doing away with your upper cabinets, check out this helpful article: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74189472/list/the-pros-and-cons-of-upper-kitchen-cabinets-and-open-shelves
The kitchen is by IKEA. The black cabinets are TINGSRYD which has a great wood effect. The white cabinets are VEDDINGE which has a smooth & matte finish. The black cabinets were used in moderation to not overwhelm the kitchen & to make it look special. All the ceilings were painted a crisp white to create height & brightness. Carrarra marble counter & back splash make for a modern European style. The approx 3'-0" wide x 10' long island is super useful for entertaining & looking out into the rest of the house & forest views.
Less upper cabinets