The ugly workstation

Right now, the Clocktower Cottage has an island that was clearly an afterthought. It was poorly installed, is too heavy-looking and has an ugly formica top in a terrible color. In a few words: it must go!

Here it is:

I saw this nice marble and wrought iron island online and now I am trying to find a way to recreate it in Duras.

 I sent the photo to Julie, the woman who is going to do some painting for me and she is working on tracking down a metalsmith she knows who makes custom gates and railings, etc. She also knows where to get marble worktops, so perhaps she will be able to coordinate this project for me.  I think the kitchen will feel bigger and less stodgy with a see-through island like this one.