The goal in designing the kitchen was to create more workspace for Sims, who is a personal chef and often prepares some of her client's meals at her own home. In addition to large countertop space, Brown also provided Sims with a center island butcher block for cutting and other food preparation.
“Alton designed the kitchen to have sort of a retro-feel - very slick aesthetically, but also very functional,†said Lori Stryer, the show's supervising producer. “A combination of wood as a surface, along with marble, seemed to be the ideal choice to meet her needs.â€