Abstract: A unitary kitchen assembly and method is provided. A method comprises the steps of tooling an expanded polystyrene member to have circumferential surfaces and recessed surfaces, the recessed surfaces comprising a compartment for accepting a stove element, insulating the compartment in the expanded polystyrene member such that the stove element is sufficiently insulated with respect to the compartment to protect the heat integrity of the member at temperatures that the stove element operates, and providing at least one of structural load points or a urethane/quartz aggregate exterior coating for supporting the expanded polystyrene member for providing structural integrity to the member such that the member can receive weighted objects thereupon without compromising the structural integrity of the expanded polystyrene member.