Via Instagram, Berkus says he loves it when "a kitchen doesn't need just overhead lighting but something really cool and concentrated on the countertop." He notes that table lamps can simultaneously ...

Countertops are an essential part of every kitchen. Whether you're preparing enough food for an army or simply need a spot to stack dirty dishes, it's easy to think of them in purely practical terms.

Here, we dissect the key elements to recreate the look: Above: The kitchen cabinets are by Nordiska Kök ; the countertops are Silestone . Photograph by Annie Hyrefeldt courtesy of Alvhem.