1 Pot Rack Aidells replicated a "cloud lift" beam (an Asian-inspired arch) in Greene " Greene’s famous Gamble House in Pasadena. Using meat hooks, he hangs his extensive collection of copper cookware from a rail mounted on the bottom (custom beam by Bertram/Blondina Handrail & Stair; 707-584-8485).

2 Cabinets Custom Douglas-fir cabinetry offers a number of clever storage solutions, such as pull- out shelves for glassware and deep drawers for platters and lids (Creative Cabinets; 310-353-5772 or creativecabinets.com).

3 Hearth The custom-built hearth is lined with yellow firebrick, which can withstand ultrahigh temperatures (Bob Saling Masonry; 707-523-1523).

4 Copper-covered Hood Metal artisan Joseph Mross of Archive Designs (541-607-6581; archive designs.com) covered Thermador ventilation units (thermador. com) with hammered copper and forged-steel strips.

5 Oversize Island At the kitchen’s center is a custom 11-by-6-foot island with a butcher-block top. To fill dead space in the middle, Aidells’s architect, Greg Klein of John Malick " Associates (510-595-8042; jmalick.com), added a raised platform that houses electrical outlets.

6 Concrete Floor Stained an earthy walnut tone, the floor looks like wood but is fireproof and easier to maintain (Touchstone Architectural Cement; 707-838-2048 or touchstonecement.com).