maintain the existing kitchen layout exactly as provided do not modify cabinetry layout proportions or add remove any architectural elements preserve all openings and the pass through connection to the family room there is a large intentional open void on one side of the kitchen that serves as a pass through opening into the family room this area must remain completely open and unobstructed do not enclose frame or add any walls cabinetry or upper cabinets in this zone under any circumstances treat this area strictly as open architectural space apply msi surfaces ivory taj quartz as the kitchen countertop material install a full height slab backsplash only on the main cooking wall the wall with upper cabinets and base cabinets using the same msi ivory taj quartz the slab backsplash must extend from countertop to underside of upper cabinets in this area only critical constraint do not apply any backsplash material slab or vertical surface treatment on the side wall the side wall must remain unchanged and free of countertop continuation slab splash tile or any material application maintain continuous veining alignment within the main backsplash area where possible with clean slab transitions and minimal seams ensure strict separation between main backsplash wall full height slab allowed side wall no backsplash or material application at all preserve the original layout and maintain the open family room connection exactly as designed