To maximize space and storage options, the unit's standard kitchen was blown out and cabinetry installed to ceiling height.

Gold Calacatta marble, a medium that boasts dramatic veining in shades akin to the apartment's own color palette, wraps a 6-foot island. "This island was to feel more furniture-like because you see it from the living room," says Lindsay. "I wanted it to be the statement of the kitchen."

Inspired by the blues of Biscayne Bay, accessories and artwork provide the needed punch of color that stands in contrast to the kitchen's crisp white canvas.

Mixed-media wall art, purchased in Miami's design district, lends texture and connects to Urban's tropical location. "We have a lot of natural references to help warm up this area," says Lindsay.