![A modern kitchen with two islands, and one has a dropped down section that acts as banquette seating for a casual dining experience.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/modern-kitchen-with-two-islands-160522-1100-01.jpg)
SDH Studio Architecture + Design has completed a new home in Pinecrest, Florida, where a noticeable design feature is a kitchen, that includes two large islands. The larger of the two islands has an L-Shape, and the back side drops down to act as banquette seating with a table for a casual dining area.
![A modern kitchen with two islands. One of the islands drops down to act as banquette seating for the casual dining area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/modern-kitchen-with-two-islands-160522-1100-02.jpg)
The second island has a cooktop and views of the more formal dining area. Both islands have hardware-free cabinets and drawers, while wood cabinets along the wall finish off the kitchen.
![A modern kitchen with two islands.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/modern-kitchen-with-two-islands-160522-1100-03.jpg)
Let’s take a look at the rest of the home…
The front of the house was designed with a large lawn that has a path leading to the front door. Plants and lighting soften the exterior of the home, while rain chains add a sculptural element.
![The front of this house was designed with a large lawn that has a path leading to the front door. Plants and lighting soften the exterior of the home, while rain chains add a sculptural element.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/house-design-entryway-160522-1118-01.jpg)
![A contemporary home with rain chains.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/house-design-entryway-160522-1118-02.jpg)
The rear of the home shows the U-shape design, with the bedrooms and social areas all having views of the swimming pool through floor-to-ceiling windows.
![The rear of this contemporary home shows the U-shape design, with the bedrooms and social areas all having views of the swimming pool through floor-to-ceiling windows.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/house-design-around-pool-160522-1112-01.jpg)
Along one side of the pool is a deck and covered patio with a BBQ and dining area.
![Along one side of the pool is a deck and covered patio with a BBQ and dining area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/house-design-around-pool-160522-1112-02.jpg)
Inside, the living room has a vertical wood accent wall that draws the eye upward to the high ceiling.
![This living room has a vertical wood accent wall that draws the eye upward to the high ceiling.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/modern-living-room-160522-1107-01.jpg)
Two of the bathrooms include pebble accents, while the powder room has a wall-to-wall vanity.
![A contemporary bathroom that includes pebbles underneath the freestanding bathtub.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/modern-bathroom-with-freestanding-bathtub-160522-1058-01.jpg)
![A contemporary bathroom that includes pebbles underneath the floating vanity.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/modern-bathroom-design-160522-1056-01.jpg)
![A powder room with a statement vanity.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/modern-powder-room-160522-1058-01.jpg)
Here’s a look at the floor plan, elevations, and section diagrams.
![The floor plan of a U-shaped house with a swimming pool.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/house-design-160522-1114-01.jpg)
![The elevations of a single-story house.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/house-design-160522-1114-02.jpg)
![The section of a single-story house.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/house-design-160522-1114-03.jpg)