Modern Kitchen & Work Suite
When the Chesterfield, Mo family comes in the new back door, they have built-in cabinetry that serves as a drop zone for their shoes, coats and whatever else is brought in from outside. This is just one function of this room known as the "work suite," which also includes a laundry area and home office.
Photo by Toby Weiss of Mosby Building Arts.
Countertop idea