A contemporary version of the farmhouse kitchen table

“I wanted a visitor-friendly kitchen where guests could linger and chat, so I devised a contemporary version of the farmhouse kitchen table,” says interior designer Katherine Murray. Her stainless steel table ― mounted on castors to make it counter height ― is high enough for guests to lean on and large enough for six people to dine at casually, and can be easily moved if more space is needed for larger buffet entertaining.

DESIGN: Katherine Murray (650/577-0703)