beautiful kitchens november 2014 uk

Come home to beauty

PLuS wine storage, designer accessories & the latest looks

Inspirational ideas from real kitchens

striking splashbacksworktops for all schemes new technologysmart cooking solutionstop taps

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november 2014

Kitchens Beautiful

aLL IN a RoWGalley layouts for rooms of all sizes

22 standing proud Beautiful freestandingfurniture creates a harmonious link between old and new in a gorgeous townhouse kitchen

28 cream & country When this charming former dairy was converted, the owners were keen to retain its original farmhouse feel

35 all together now A new, free-fowing layout has given this young family a functional, sociable and child-friendly space

49 starting over It took a total rethink to give a once-dark and cramped room a new lease of life

57 enduring style How one determined

couple’s vision of an efortlessly stylish and timeless kitchen fnally became a reality

63 moody blues Generous room proportions enabled one couple to be daring with colour in their country-style kitchen-diner

106 in black & white Opposites attract in this striking, monochrome scheme

111 salvaged style Recycled timber is the main theme of this cleverly crafted kitchen

117 conservation piece An unconventionalkitchen design has provided plenty of talking points in this Grade II listed restoration

November 2014

in this issue...

Key to foorplans

Fridge and/or freezer

Microwave

Dryer

Washing machine

Dishwasher

Inspirational kitchen stories

2 A standalone island stealsthe show in this elegantopen-plan space

Page 106 A simple two-tone

scheme with subtle layers of interest

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15 kitchen news Our selection of the latestappliances, accessories and design ideas to inspire

20 go with the flow Turn on the style withthe best-looking, top-performing taps in town

44 burning bright An eye-catching ceilingpendant will shed new light on your scheme

90 decorate… Introduce warmth and richnessto your room this autumn, using earthy hues,terracotta touches and tactile materials

128 living the dream Take a well-deservedbreak from your project to check out the best new restaurants, events and kitchenalia

132 shop… Fill your home with covetable giftsand accessories from these beautiful boutiques

40 retro lines The latest must-have homefurnishings are all about strength and simplicity

72 plan… Compact and ergonomic, galleys are a fail-safe option for small or cavernous spaces

78 the look… Smart, statement-makingsplashbacks, from vintage tiles to weathered metal

85 surface… An in-depth guide on choosing a durable and desirable kitchen worktop

95 cook… Show-stopping hobs and hoods

102 sound & vision… Efortless entertainment

122 cool, calm, collected… Wine storageideas to keep your collection in tip-top condition

125 fine dining… Are you sitting comfortably?

Advice & know-how News, shopping & decorating

Page 78Splashbackstyles to suit all schemes

Page 72The beauty of galley layouts

Page 40Skinny graphic lines are so hot right now!

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Inspirationalproducts and ideas

On the cover

Freestanding furniture and eclectic accessories lend

a laid-back feel in this characterful and colourful

country kitchen. See page 63

11 getting started Break your kitchen project

down into these simple steps and get it right frst time

46 the tile designer Lindsey Lang gets

graphic about her passion for patterned fooring

70 reader offer Exclusive 20% discount

at fabulous fooring company, Harvey Maria

134 kitchen directory Where to buy

everything you need to design your ideal scheme

146 one last thing Get creative with this season’s

coolest paint shades and give your room a bold new look

Regulars

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we spend so much time in the kitchen

these days, the room simply has to be

beautiful. Of course, each of us has our

own idea of the defnition of beauty. for

some, sleek minimalist lines will win the

day, while others are traditionalists at

heart. in this issue, our striking kitchens

are pure inspiration. i love the way ivo

hesmondhalgh has brought together

textures of wood and has played to the

strength of the restored architectural detail in his london townhouse

(page 22). and if you long for colour in the kitchen, look no further than the

eclectic vintage design in a palette of cool blues and greys with warm tofee

shades that Rosie Winston of clifton interiors used to transform isobel

thompson’s apartment kitchen (page 63). Our decorating feature this month

shows how to add warmth using rich, earthy tones and, don’t miss our

defnitive guides to hardworking worktops, chic splashbacks, and how to

entertain and dine in fne style. On a fnal note, we know that tracking down

the right products for your project is all-important, so don’t forget to check

our handy directory of suppliers (page 134). and, in this issue, we’ve also

added a designer-boutique directory that highlights some of the best places

to shop for those individual accessories – great gifts, too.

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A circular island is the centrepiece of the newPortobello kitchen by Mark Wilkinson. It’s made of ash and is fnished in a bespoke grey stain. The rest of the kitchen is painted in Gauze Mid (164) from Little Greene. Kitchens from £40,000

Advice | Design

Buying a new kitchen can be a daunting prospect. From choosing the right style to fnding a designer

and developing a layout, there’s a lot to take on board. Breaking it into small, manageable steps will make

the process easier – consider it a journey, and give each stage all the time and care it needs

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For stockist details go to page 134

4find A good

Kitchen compAny

Flicking through magazines

is a great way to fnd kitchen

companies working across all budgets.

Look at designer’s/retailer’s websites,

too, as most have portfolios of previous

projects – you’ll fnd a handy list on our

blog, beautifulkitchensblog.co.uk. And

of course pop into nearby showrooms.

Word of mouth is still a great way to fnd a

reliable company, with the certainty that

the service has lived up to expectation.

7 enjoy the process

Once you’ve chosen your

kitchen and found a designer

who shares your vision, you’re

well on the way to creating a dream

kitchen, so enjoy the next phase of

fne-tuning the design. Most companies

produce CAD drawings, which give a good

idea of how the design will look, and this

is the time to discuss worktops, sinks,

taps, splashbacks and fooring. Profcient

designers will be able to help with ideas

for materials beyond the cabinetry.

9 countdown

to completion

Unfortunately, reftting

such an important part of

your home comes with a certain amount

of upheaval. A professional kitchen

company will ensure the process is quick

and as painless as possible, but it’s worth

having a contingency plan. Set up a basic

cook station along with vital provisions

elsewhere in the house. Plan to be away

for the most disruptive stages, and try to

relax and look forward to what’s to come.

5 designer touch

To get the best from your new

kitchen, call in a professional,

be that a kitchen designer,

interior designer or architect. Never

underestimate what a trained eye can

bring. As well as years of experience,

ideas and know-how, they’ll be able to

ofer solutions you won’t have thought

of. Add to this up-to-date knowledge of

products, fxtures and fttings, plus the

ability to source everything on your

behalf, often getting good deals.

8 fitting And

services

Shoddy workmanship can

ruin a kitchen but decent

installation will ensure even inexpensive

units look amazing. Ask friends and

family for recommendations, or go

through a registered trade association,

such as the Federation of Master

Builders, fmb.org.uk. Larger projects may

require planning permission or building

regulations approval. Visit the website

planningportal.gov.uk for useful advice.

10 finishing

touches

The fnal additions

are what make your

kitchen your own. Add in an accent colour

via striking accessories, subtly linking

fnishes – for instance, pair a timber

breakfast bar with wooden stools, or

upholster the seats with fabric that ties in

with your splashback. Little details, such

as your choice of handles and artworks

on the walls, can transform a scheme

and add real personality.

1 looK At the spAce

Do you simply want a place to

prepare meals, or are you after

an open-plan living area with

enough room for a dining zone, and

perhaps a snug, too? Is entertaining

at the top of your list, or do you mainly

use the space to rustle up family meals?

How much storage do you need? Have

a good clear-out and get rid of anything

you no longer use – be ruthless. Also,

note down which aspects of your current

kitchen work for you and those that don’t.

3 the fun pArt

Collect images that inspire

you. Tear pages from

magazines, scour kitchen

company websites and use sharing sites

such as Pinterest.com. Treasured objects,

well-loved artworks or favourite pieces

of furniture can be a great starting point

for a theme or colour scheme. Don’t worry

about what you can and can’t aford at this

stage – it’s all about honing your style.

Visuals give an easy way to share ideas

with your family and kitchen designer.

6 set your budget

Be honest about your fnances

from the outset so that your

designer can gauge where to

invest and where to save. Ways to make

a small budget stretch further include

open shelving and generous pull-out

storage – both cut down on the number

of units you need to buy. When it comes

to appliances, think about what you

really use, and don’t forget to budget

for professional services such as a

Gas Safe ftter, electrician or a tiler.

‘a good designer

will fulfil the

potential of

your kitchen and

ensure the layout

works perfectly’

2mAKe A wish list

Nail those must-haves;

whether that’s sleek Corian

worktops, plenty of storage,

or a statement island, have a clear idea

of what you want. What type of cooker

are you after, and with which functions?

Which other appliances can’t you live

without? Make sure you’ve really got

to grips with what you need and want

before you even set foot in the showroom.

The more information you can give,

the better your design will be.

Attention to detail in the design includessegment-shapeddrawers

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News | Shopping

objects of beauty

all things great and small to bring your kitchen to lifeall things great and small to bring your kitchen to life

Shine onFirst Light pendantmade from brass

and ceramic, Dia11cm, from

£275 each, Another Country,

020 7193 5692,anothercountry.com

Create diferent zoneswith bold patternsKey wool dhurie inHorseradish, 152 x 244cm,£299, West Elm, 020 76379150, westelm.co.uk

Perfect for convivial entertainingAnalog table in walnut and oak with blackor white laminate, H72 x L245 x W105cm,

£1,600, Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen at Aram, 020 7557 7577, aram.co.uk

Scandinavian style Do Shelf system in oak and whitemelamine, H209 x W120 x D40cm,£979, Skagerak at Skandium, 020 7584 2066, skandium.com

SittingcomfortablyNeighbourhood chair,made from sustainablematerials, H80 x W47x D47.5cm, £275, JohnLewis, 03456 049049,johnlewis.com

Geometrics are hot right nowOpbox wallpaper, £65 per roll, Cara Holland at The

Tab Collective, 020 3510 0822, thetabcollective.com

Striking, handy storageSimply baskets in Copper by The House

Doctor. Small, H16.5 x W28 x D20cm;large, H16.5 x W32.5 x D24cm, £42 a pair.

From Aram, 020 7557 7557, aram.co.uk

An on-trend print with hex appealEye-catching Medina handprinted cushionin Scottish linen, 50sq m, £65, Rapture &

Wright, 020 7371 7787, raptureandwright.co.uk

Comfort and a great focal pointBronte chesterfeld sofa in Blenheim in Teal cotton velvet,

H77 x W219 x D104cm, £1,175, Couch, 01495 717170, couch.co.uk

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Tread lightly Gaïa naturalfooring is made ofethically sourcedfbres that includehyacinth and okra,in tactile weavesthat feel super- soft underfoot.Available as wall-to-wall carpet or as arug, sized to order,this Rati fbre rugin Steel colourwaycosts £295sq m,from Flock, 020 8440 8777,fock-living.com

Work IT

A butcher’s block provides useful extra prep surface andstorage. The Padstow, £549, is topped with natural oak

and fnished with a low-sheen lacquer for added durability.Marks & Spencer, 0845 302 1234, marksandspencer.com

kitchen essentialsthe latest looks for cabinets, taps and surfaces

kitchen essentials

METALLIC SHEENInspired by the industrial trend, the Alnoinox collection is made from steel.Low maintenance, non-porous and resilient, the powder-coated gold fnish

shown here will add a sleek look to your kitchen. Cardboard honeycombprovides stability, allowing the cabinetry to retain its slender form, even under

heavy loads. Alno kitchens from £27,000, 0113 331 5100, alnokitchens.co.uk

Pure deliveryThe Grohe Blue Chilled & Sparkling Mono system teams a

stylish tap with a high-performance water flter, cooler and

carbonator. Simply move the lever for fltered and chilled still

and sparkling water. The starter kit, including a single-lever

mixer, water flter with flter head, cooler, and carbonator box,

costs £2,000. Grohe, 0871 200 3414, grohe.co.uk

neW flAMe

Bring warmth and character to a kitchen/livingarea with a woodburning stove. The Danish-designed Scan 66 has a curvy frame and a clearglass log retainer for maximum views of thefames. From £1,900, Scan, scan.dk

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On the surfaceTwo new warm earthy

tones, Rougui and Noka,join the Silestone rangeof hard-wearing quartz

worktop materials. Choosefrom a polished fnish

with intensive shine, orsuede for its smooth matt

surface. Silestone startsfrom £400sq m, available

from Cosentino, 01256761229, silestone.co.uk

THE HIGH LIFE

Oversized wall units make a design statement. These 116cm-highcupboards look dramatic and eliminate a dusty top area. The eye-

catching splashback, made of durable, easy-to-clean porcelain, echoesthe look of spectacular bookmatched marble and makes a real impact.

Neil Lerner kitchens from £30,000, 020 7433 0705, neillerner.com

Find more shopping tips and trends at housetohome.co.uk/beautifulkitchens

News | Kitchen

feeling BlUe

Little Greene’s paint range includes iconic colours from theGeorgian era to the 20th century, and this Hicks’ Blue (£25for 1 litre of intelligent eggshell) takes its name from DavidHicks, one of England’s most infuential interior designers of the 1960s and 70s, who was renowned for using boldshades. For more colour inspiration, visit the recentlyopened Little Greene showroom, 3 New Cavendish Street,London W1G 8UX, 020 7935 8844, littlegreene.com

FINELINEModulnova’s Bladekitchens are made ofanodised aluminiumand ultra-thin glasspanels for a modernfnish. Shown here, the base unit doors and worktop are madeof satin glass, with tallunits and a breakfastbar in striking Graphitealuminium. Modulnovakitchens from £25,000,DesignSpace London, 020 7228 8088,designspacelondon.com

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CLEAN SWEEP If you’d rather your kitchen’s extractor hood was as discreet as it is useful, the Elica Nuagehood, £1,300, could be for you. Designed toblend seamlessly with its environment, thishood appears to simply sweep out of itsbackground surface. Eminently customisable,the front panel can be covered with a choice ofplasterboard, tiles or paint. Available from D RKitchen Appliances, 01252 351111, elica.co.uk

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Little beautiesRoom in your heart for a range cooker, but not quite the space in your kitchen? These latest compact models may be the

answer. The Aga City60, (far right, £4,995) is just 60cm wide and has two ovens topped with a single hotplate that can

heat three pans. The Rangemaster (left, 60cm, from £799) is available in gas and electric with two ovens and a hob, while

the Wolf ‘cub’ (middle) at 76.2cm wide, £7,800, ofers a 98L capacity self-cleaning oven and four gas burners. AGA,

0845 712 5207, agaliving.com; Rangemaster, 0870 755 6485, rangemaster.co.uk; Wolf, 0845 250 0010, subzero-wolf.co.uk

Speed dial

Simplify your life with asingle dial. The Simplicity

collection includes thisBO75SY2B oven, £484;

NRK62JSY2B fridgefreezer, £584; GKT6SY2B

gas hob, £452; DT9SY2Bextractor hood, £354; and

GV6SY2B dishwasher,£474, each operated by

one knob that ofers the most logical choices

– the ones that areactually used. Gorenje,

020 8247 3980, gorenje.co.uk

A Quick brew

Dualit is known for thequality and longevity ofits appliances, and itsnew Classic kettle has asuperfast 3KW elementthat can boil two cups of water in less than 90seconds. The element isreplaceable so the kettleis guaranteed a longlife. Available for £130, in a variety ofcolours, exclusively at John Lewis, 03456049049, johnlewis.com

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Hitachi is bringing innovation – plus its inverter technology used inJapanese bullet trains – to the UKrefrigeration market with the launchof three models, including thisAmerican-style 589L capacity side-by-side fridge freezer, which usesnano-titanium flters to ensuresuperb freshness, £1,400, from Argos, 0345 640 3030, argos.co.uk

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Focus | Shopping

go with the flowThe latest taps combine great functionality with stylish good looks

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1 The Fusion Round boiling-water and hot-cold mixer tap from Quooker’s Nordic rangefeatures an LED light and a child-proof push-and-turn handle, H37cm, £1,150. 2 Availablein black and chrome, and cream and white, the Nero Triton tap features a pull-out spout,and is a low-level design at just 16.7cm tall, making it a great choice for compact kitchens.It costs £314, Bohen. 3 Boasting a slim, stylish spout the Zeya side-lever mixer tap’s squarebody includes a neat handle that’s easy to grip and turn. It operates at 0.2 bar pressure andmeasures H30.7cm, £250, Crosswater. 4 The Culina S Duo tap, £550, Blanco, is a high-pressure model, operating at 1.5 bar minimum. Sitting at 55cm tall, it’s ideal for fllinglarge pans. Other features include 360° swivel, a removable pull-out spray, and a controllerthat can be positioned away from the tap body. 5 InSinkErator’s HC1100 hot and cold,

fltered-water and instant-hot water (98°C) tap, from £529, has a compact tank that canbe teamed with an under-sink chiller for ice cold water. 6 Operating at 0.1 bar pressure theNatick Puriti fltered/purifed-water tap, H34.2cm, £145, Caple, flters up to 6000 litres percartridge. 7 CDA’s tV7 tap has an angled body shape with 360° swivel spout and aeratorto direct the fow. H39cm, £199 in the chrome fnish. 8 A great budget buy, the Santorinitap features a pull-out spray and swivel spout, plus 0.5 bar minimum pressure. H41.7cm, £31.95, Better Bathrooms. 9 Astracast’s Indus tap in Volcano Black, H34.5cm, operatesat 0.5 bar minimum pressure and costs from £159. 10 The single-lever Metris tap withpull-out spray, £450, Hansgrohe, has a 150° swivel spout and vertical handle position for comfortable handling. The pyramid-shaped base is eye-catching, too.

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Light fantastic A striking hand-blown glasschandelier is the focal point of this stunning space, which is asophisticated blend of traditionaland contemporary materials

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Standing proud

Ivo Hesmondhalgh’s freestandingkitchen is elegant and practical

without compromising the structureof his beautifully restored period home

Feature Linda CLayton Photography darren Chung

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Finishing touch A bespoke stainless steel peg

rail provides a neat edge to the Metro-style tiles. ‘I could use it to hang pans at some pointbut, for now, I rather like the

crisp look,’ says Ivo

THE OWNER

Ivo Hesmondhalgh, an entrepreneur

HIS HOME An 1860s Grade I listed seven-bedroomtownhouse in central London

THE PROJECT Relocating thekitchen from the basement tothe former dining room on theground foor, and opening up tothe breakfast room next door

KITCHEN SIZE Around 4.68 x 6.96m

DESIGNER Chris Egan from Egan Wiesner

CABINETRY Bespoke walnut-veneered carcassesand solid-walnut doors from Hexagon Construction.Stainless steel island fromBulthaup’s b2 range

BUDGET Around £25,000,cabinetry only

Project profile

Metal works Hardwearing stainless steelis a good choice for a preparea. The sink is seamlessly

welded into the worktopfor a streamlined efect

Caninecompanions

Ivo shares his home withTodd, a border collie, andScooby, a springer spaniel

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The London home of entrepreneur Ivo Hesmondhalgh has an

interesting past. It was built in the 1860s by architect Henry

de Bruno Austin, who was famed for his grandiose structures,

and since the 1930s has been used as both a publishing house

and Celebrity Centre for Scientologists. However, the

property had been vacant for several years when Ivo bought it in 2010.

‘Most of the architectural details, including the staircases, freplaces and

cornicing, were hidden behind partitions and false ceilings,’ recalls Ivo.

‘There was little of interest or beauty left to see. The house needed a total

reconstruction throughout its six storeys. It was hard because reclaimed or

replica materials had to be sourced when the originals couldn’t be salvaged.’

For Ivo, the kitchen is the social hub of a home, a place where friends and

family naturally gravitate to. But the only cooking facility was a rather

sparse, commercial-grade set-up in the basement. ‘I wanted it to be in a more

prominent, accessible location, where there’s lots of natural light. I chose a

large room at the front of the house, then knocked through to the adjacent

room to create an open-plan television/breakfast area,’ he explains.

Keen for the layout to be a harmonious marriage between old and new, Ivo

enlisted the help of architect Chris Egan of Egan Wiesner. ‘I didn’t want to

infict modern ftted units on the space. They would have looked out of place

and concealed the features that make the room so special,’ says Ivo. ‘Getting

the kitchen design right was hard work, but the results make it worthwhile.’

Industrial island

Bulthaup’s b2 workstation adds asleek, modern element to thekitchen. Its slender legs allowmaximum visibility of the elegantreclaimed oak parquet fooring

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How did you prepare the space?Before I could even think about the design, I had to restore the room to its former glory. The cornicing had so much paint on it that youcouldn’t see the intricate carvings of grapes andvine leaves. It took a team of people a month torestore it. The old freplace was similarly strippedof decades of gloss paint and the woodenshutters restored. Sadly, the original fooring was long gone, but I was able to source somereclaimed chevron parquet from Eco Flooring.

What was your design brief?Utility and beauty. I was looking for something thatwould work in harmony with the room. It neededto be elegant and solidly crafted. I got a lot of

valuable design advice from Egan Wiesner, whosuggested a combination of freestanding furniturein warm walnut and modern stainless steel.

How did you plan the layout?I went through about 50 diferent scenarios withChris Egan to make sure we got it right. Thebiggest issue was deciding what to centre theisland on – the window, which isn’t in the middleof the wall, or the ceiling rose. In the end it wasbuying the large low-hanging chandelier thatpersuaded us to go with the ceiling rose.

Why did you choose freestanding furniture?I was concerned about physically attachingcabinets to the walls because I didn’t want to be

responsible for damaging the originalarchitecture. When I saw the stainless steelBulthaup island, I knew it would create a fantasticfusion with the solid-walnut bespoke pieces.

Any clever design ideas?The one downside of having freestanding units isthat food can drop down the gap at the back, so I had a discreet but efective shelf scribed to thewall. It catches the food and is easy to clean.

Which appliances were selected?To prevent it looking too modern, I opted for fullyintegrated appliances. The Falcon range cookerwas the one exception, but it sits fush with theunits so doesn’t stand out and has a classic design.

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Function and formIvo chose a Falcon range cooker for

its classic design and professionalperformance. The tall unit to the

left houses a fully integrated Liebherrfridge-freezer and also provides

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Fine dining To make way for the new kitchen,

the dining room was relocated to the back of the ground foor.

Now fully restored, this grand space is ideal for dinner parties

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CABINETRY Bespoke walnut units, around £19,300, Hexagon Construction. b2 workbench in stainless steel, £4,500,Bulthaup. b2 waste module (under island), £1,200, Bulthaup

ApplIANCEs Falcon 1092 deluxe dual fuelrange cooker, £3,849; liebherr iCBn3314integrated fridge-freezer, £1,479; Mieleg4280Vi integrated dishwasher, £725, all available from John lewis

sURFACEs similar solid walnut worktops,from £87.65lin m, Wood and Beyond. oak chevron reclaimed parquet fooring,from £102sq m, eco Flooring. Wall paint dove tale estate emulsion, £36 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball. Crackle

glaze Camden Cream subway wall tiles,from 42p per tile, tons of tiles

sINk ANd TAps stainless steel sink, fully integrated as part of b2 workbench by Bulthaup. stainless steel mixer tap,from £725, Bulthaup

FINIshINg ToUChEs Bespokechandelier, £5,990, Bob Crooks: Firstglass. Hector small dome wall lights innatural, £90 each, original BtC. diningfurniture, all antique fnds. For similarchairs, try Fermob Bistro folding chairs, £56 each, Barbed. Chichester round table,£650, neptune, is comparable. Manhattanoil painting by olivier Raab (in diningroom), price on request

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‘A properly ftted kitchen would look totally out of place in a room like

this – freestanding furniture has a much softer, more relaxed aesthetic’

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Fitting tributeThe Browns went down thebespoke route in order to replicatethe look of a kitchen they had seenin this magazine. This also enabledthem to get the maximum out ofthe room, which has a low, slantedroof and awkward angles

Amanda and Martin Brown converted an old dairy in their

Grade II listed farmhouse into a charming country kitchen

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Added extra

Instead of knocking through to gain more space, the couple decidedto retain the existing larder and also use it as a utility room. It has

been decorated in the same style as the kitchen for continuity

Amanda and Martin Brown’s kitchen used to be a

working dairy so, when they decided to replace

their existing scheme, they opted to retain its

original farmhouse feel. ‘We wanted it to be a ftted

kitchen but with some freestanding pieces, too,’

says Amanda. ‘Our main inspiration came from a classic in-frame

design that we had seen in Beautiful Kitchens magazine.’

The couple chose local joinery company Curiosity Interiors to

make their cabinetry out of tulipwood because there are few knots, if

any at all, which means less shrinkage and movement. ‘I painted the

units myself in Farrow & Ball’s Strong White, which complements the

white Metro tiles, and Downpipe to match the colour of the new

Lacanche range cooker,’ explains Amanda.

Most of the worktops are black granite for practicality but, to

bring a traditional feel to the room, the couple combined it with a

beechwood surface around the sink areas in the kitchen and larder.

The freestanding central island has proved invaluable as, not only

does it ofer extra storage, it also provides a large, square workspace

to supplement the other counters. ‘We use it a lot,’ says Amanda.

‘Below the roofight is the brightest and most practical place to work.’

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‘freestanding pieces

make more of a statement

than a fitted layout that

hugs the walls’

Old-school charmDark, painted cabinetry and a weathered timber worktop

mark out the sink area. The traditional butler’s sink and bibcock taps capture the classic country look, along with practical and

decorative vintage containers and personalised labels

THE OWNERS AmandaBrown, who runs holiday lettings businesstheoldgranary.net, herhusband Martin, who runsa construction company,and their son Tom, 12

THEIR HOME A 17th-century Grade II listedfarmhouse in Derbyshire

THE KITCHEN Formerlya dairy, the space was

completely refurbishedand reconfigured

ROOM SIZE 3.2 x 4m

DESIGNER Amanda andMartin devised the scheme

CABINETRY Bespokehandpainted in-framefurniture by CuriosityInteriors, around £4,000

BUDGET £10,000

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Flexible optionThe Lacanche range has a traditionallook but modern functions, including

practical dual-fuel ovens


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CABINETRY Bespoke handpainted in-frame units, £4,000, Curiosity Interiors. Cabinetry paint, Strong White and Downpipe estate eggshell, both £50 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball

SURFACES Absolute Nero granite worktops, from £200m;honed limestone foor tiles, £65sq m, both Lowes Marble & Granite. Wooden worktop, £280, Curiosity Interiors. Wall paint, Strong White estate emulsion, £36 for 2.5 litres,Farrow & Ball. White Chapel brick gloss Metro wall tiles, £19.95sq m, Walls and Floors, have this look

APPLIANCES Cluny dual-fuel range cooker, around£4,000, Lacanche. Built-in canopy extractor, £325;integrated dishwasher, £475, both Bosch. Espressomachine, £444, Villaware. Fridge freezer, £925, Smeg

SINK AND TAPS Butler sink, £190, Curiosity Interiors. Try Eclectica Mayan bibcock taps, £235, Perrin & Rowe

FINISHING TOUCHES For similar black wooden letters try Posh Grafti, £6.25 each. Chicken by Charlesartwork, £150, from the Lotus Flower Gallery at Artstreet, is similar. eBay is a good source of vintage Avery shopscales, from £40. Curiosity bird table lamp, £59, Marks & Spencer, is a good alternative. Carol RidlerHandcrafted Wood sells black wooden dog ornaments,Scottie dog, £12.95; Labrador, £16.95. Eco-flament Caretpear-shape pendant, £30.60, Urban Cottage Industries

What were your main objectives?Our goal was to create an in-framekitchen with a durable painted fnish,and a separate larder room to house allthe appliances. Another must-have wasa range cooker more efcient than theexisting 1950s oil-fred Aga, which wasvery expensive to run. And, fnally, anisland unit to provide extra storage and worktop space. Luckily, the dairy is reasonably large, so we had fewdesign constraints due to its size.

How did you create the layout?Martin and I took inspiration fromother kitchens we liked in magazinesand then drew up a plan on paper.

Were there many challenges to overcome during the reft?Not many, but the kitchen is two steps down from the breakfast roomand below the ground level outside, which meant we had to dig down todamp-proof the walls and foor beforethe new kitchen could go in. Martin

did the work himself, which was prettyhard going, but helped keep the costsdown. Then we installed underfoorheating and limestone foor tiles. Thewhole project took around six weeks tocomplete, as we could only focus on itat weekends due to work commitments.

Why did you choose not to haveyour appliances in the kitchen?We wanted to keep appliances tuckedout of sight – we all need them butdon’t need to see them. To achieve thedesired look, we had to create a larderroom that could accommodate thewashing machine, dishwasher, tumbledryer and Smeg fridge. This works wellas it keeps them all in one place.

Tell us more about the larder…The room has white Metro tiles to tie in with the kitchen, and dry goodsand baking ingredients are stored onopen shelves. It has a lovely authenticvintage feel and, I suppose, is like ourhomage to the origins of the space.

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Island lifeThe Silestone worktop gives a sleek fnish with no joins, while an overhang provides a place for guests to perch

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Bar workErik Buck bar stools, £595 each,from Orange & Brown, bringMid-Century style. A well-positioned wine fridge allowsguests to help themselves whilestaying out of the cooking area

David and Anna Carter’s new home

demanded nothing short of total

renovation, with the existing kitchen,

utility and dining room being replaced

entirely with a large extension at the

back of the house. ‘We wanted to create a space where

the whole family could be together,’ explains David.

When it came to ftting the new kitchen, the couple

opted for a scheme that strikes a balance between

traditional and contemporary styles. ‘We really liked

the Harvey Jones Shaker because it’s classic but also

has a modern feel,’ says David. The couple entrusted

Harvey Jones designer Lizzie Hagon with their brief for

a ‘functional, sociable kitchen’ and, as David is a keen

cook, it also had to ofer ample prep and cooking space.

The fnished result is perfect for the whole family,

and the pair love the combination of classic and

industrial elements. ‘The exposed bricks and ducting

look great alongside the Shaker-style cabinetry and

wooden fooring,’ says David. And thanks to the centre

piece of the room – an impressive multipurpose island

– he can chat to friends and family while he cooks.

‘Having this new free-fowing area has transformed

our lives,’ refects David. ‘Keeping an eye on our toddler

Amy is now a lot easier, and when Anna comes home it’s

ideal for spending time together in one space.’

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THE OWNERS

David Carter, a stay-at-home husband, hiswife Anna, who worksin marketing, andtheir daughter Amy, 4

THEIR HOME A fve- bedroom housebuilt in the 1900s inwest London

THE PROJECT

Extending the house tocreate a spacious open-

plan kitchen, livingand dining space

ROOM SIZE 10 x 7m

DESIGNER Lizzie Hagon at Harvey JonesKitchens

CABINETRY Shakerrange by Harvey Jones,£22,074, cabinetry only

BUDGET £35,000

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How did you create the kitchen’sfunctional areas?The cooking area is along the wall, whichmeans the extractor is there, too. Daviddidn’t want the cooker on the island as hefelt an overhead extractor would interruptthe view to the garden. To retain an openfeel, there are no wall cabinets, but the tallhousings provide plenty of storage. Thesink and dishwasher are in the island, so the layout splits the kitchen into a cooking and washing area.

Tell us about the cabinetryAlthough this is a new extension, the coupledidn’t want the kitchen to be out of stepwith the rest of the house. The Shaker style works well with the property’s periodfeatures, as well as its modern elements.The island units were painted in the samecolour as the wall for a cohesive look, whilesleek handles lend a contemporary twist.

Why did you upsize the island?In a large room you can be much freer withthe design and, because of the size of theextension, we were able to add additional

storage into the island. This was importantbecause we wanted to have enough spacefor Amy’s play area next to the kitchen.

Why did you choose wooden fooring?The use of wood really warms up the hugespace, adding a homely feel. It’s also goodat deadening sound, so the room isn’techoey. The tiles are more practical for the work area, and add a nice bit of colour.

What sort of lighting did you go for?There’s LED strip lighting just behind theframe of the larder doors, so that when youopen them the light comes on. It’s a deepcupboard, so it improves visibility, too. I alsoincluded an LED strip under the overhangof the island. This creates a nice glow in theevening when the main lights are dimmed.

Tell us about the island’s worksurfaceDavid and Anna liked the idea of a practicalnon-porous worktop. The Silestone has a matt suede fnish as they didn’t wantpolished stone. It complements the room’scolour palette, and gives the surface of theisland depth without appearing heavy.

d e s i g n s o l u t i o n Lizzie Hagon explains...

CABINETRY Handmade shaker units byHarvey Jones Kitchens, £22,000, handpaintedin light gray dead fat (cabinets), £54 for 2.5litres, and shaded White estate eggshell (island), £51 for 2.5 litres, both Farrow & Ball

SURFACES 30mm silestone worktop inMerope suede, £7,560. Barnstock brick tile, £100sq m, Reclaimed Brick-tile. Herringbonefoor tiles with two line border, £1,500,london Mosaic. oak orchard Rusticengineered hand-oiled wood foor, £93.42sqm, ecora. Wall paint, shaded White estateemulsion, £36 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball

APPLIANCES dual-fuel range cooker, £3,822,Falcon. Built-in microwave, £1,014; built-inwarming drawer, £384, both nef. Chimneyextractor, £965, smeg. French-door fridgefreezer, £2,350, Fisher & Paykel. Freestandingdual zone wine cooler, £765, Caple.Freestanding dishwasher, £614, lg

SINK AND TAP stereo under-mounted doublebowl sink in stainless steel, £440, Clearwater.Quadro monobloc tap in chrome with pull-outrinse, £500, gessi

FINISHING TOUCHES For similar shelvingtry grundtal wall shelf, £14, ikea

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Lasting looksShaker-style cabinetryin muted tonescombined with brickwall tiles, stainless steel appliances and exposed ductingcomplement both theperiod house and its new extension

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RETRO LINESSkinny graphic lines are a key look right now, whether they’re awiggle of folded metal supporting a chair or shelving, a simple

outline framing a light bulb or a design on an accessory. Thebeauty is all in the combination of strength and simplicity

Choose simple yetstriking seating

Weathered oak metal stools, H76 x W44 xD41cm, £135 each, Rose & Grey

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Carry the lookthrough to your

accessories

Cage circle bottle opener, £60, The

Conran Shop

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Take it to the wire withthis modern take on achandelier

Prism light black small, H60 xW60cm, £1,350,The Conran Shop

Get in the frame with useful shelving

Clerkenwell wall storage unit, H95 x W120 x D32cm,

£350, Habitat

Serve in style

Porcelain Penstripe bowls, Dia11.5cm, £29 for set of

three, Rockett St George

Take a minimalist approachto dining furniture

Tio chair, powder-coated steel, H77.5 x W50 x D51cm, £234,

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Add interest to walls with a graphic paper

Poetry 7123, 53cm wide, £39 per roll, Borastapeter

This modern cook table has a light and linear look

Purple porphyry composite Clarion food preparation with semi-fush ftted, part ofthe Kora kitchen range, from €xxx, Cesar

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Slate grey kitchen & bathroom mattemulsion, £25.99

for 2.5 litres, Crown

a colour

palette

to suit

Stifkey Blue estateemulsion, £34.50 for

2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball

Eiderdown claypaint, £32.70 for 2.5 litres,

Earthborn

Burlington Arcade marblematt emulsion, £34.66 for

2.5 litres, Mylands

Florence chalk paint,£18.95 for 1 litre,

Annie Sloan

Pebble-Half fatemulsion, £35 for 2.5 litres, Zofany

Welcome intelligentmatt emulsion,

£32.50 for 2.5 litres,Little Greene

strong lines make a boldstatement, so keep the look cleanand simple, and avoid fussy pattern.the utilitarian feel suits plainfooring – try concrete, tiles orstone, or add a pop of colour with high-grade vinyl or rubber.freestanding modular

kitchens are great for open-plan

spaces as they create interestingshapes and have a sculptural quality. choose one or two pieces tobuild your look around – too manycan look spindly and insubstantial.stick to a neutral palette with an occasional burst of retrocolour – perhaps on one wall or on your cushions or fooring.

refectory pieces such as longtables and benches are ideal forcreating a sociable dining area.want just touches? Alampshade and matching bar stools will work in all styles of kitchen,while freestanding shelving unitsmake a great addition to a diningarea, giving you an area for display.

making it work

Store important paperwork in a handy graphic rack

Wall rack, H26 x W72 x D8cm, £135, Holly’s House

Designed byPatricia Urquiola,this modularkitchen combines a metal frame withwood, Paperstoneor lacquer doors

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on application, Bof

Take small stepsinto the trendwith a retro-stylelinear cushion

G Plan Vintage LoopyLines scatter cushion in blue, 40 x 40cm, £45, John Lewis

This generous table has an organic feel

Pippy oak school bench, H44 x W140 x D25cm,£450, Galvin Brothers

Direct light right where youneed it with an angular lamp

Wall lamp, H132 x Dia95cm, £415, Another Country

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burning brightLight up an island or table with these striking focal points

1 There’s nothing superfuous in the design of this chic brass pendant by Workstead.Measuring Dia25.4cm, it’s available for £545 at Another Country. 2 Bert Frank’s stylishShear pendant lamp in black, H13 x W20cm, £210, produces a soft, warm glow, thanks to itsbrushed brass interior. 3 Made of clear blown glass with a polished edge, the utilitarian SofeMega Bulb measures H16.5 x W11cm, and costs £149 from Barker & Stonehouse. 4 With a mirror-polished aluminium shade and sleek cylindrical counterweight, the Codie Rise & Fallpendant, H7.5 x W13cm, will add a touch of cool minimalism to a kitchen. It’s priced at £269from Original BTC. 5 Solid Spin lamps, H40 x W38cm by Tamma Design, are handmadein Estonia in glazed ceramic. Available in white, dark blue, light blue and grey, they are made

to order, taking 10 to 14 weeks, prices on request. 6 Tom Dixon’s Plane collection combines brass-plated geometric shapes with matt-white glass spheres to form a strikingcluster. Each pendant costs £255. 7 Boasting an opal glass shade with a nickel bell cap top on a fxed rod, the Retro Café lamp is made using original vintage moulds for an authentic look. Measuring H27 x W27cm, it’s available from Fritz Fryer for £265. 8 Designed byDanish company Finnsdottir Ceramic Tales, the playfully shaped Krinoline porcelain pendantis reminiscent of a Victorian jelly mould. At H12.5 x W21.5cm, it costs £110 from NordicElements. 9 Embrace the material of the moment with Bloomingville’s Freja copper pendant light, H22 x W13cm, priced £95 at Bodie and Fou.

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Lindsey Lang’s graphic designs tap into the hot trend for patterned fooring

Decorative tiles are coming back intofashion and there’s a huge trend for patterned foors at the moment. I’m really pleased to see people being more original in their home. I think a lot of us want something special in our kitchen, and pattern is a good way to make a big statement.

When choosing pattern and colour, go with what you love. I like it when customers mixand match designs. Some clients have gone allout with colour on a foor and, although it canlook great, it’s very important to keep in mindhow you want the room to feel.

My style is classic – I want the things I create to stand the test of time. But I also likesleek and modern elements. I don’t want mydesigns to be too serious, there has to be somefreshness and excitement at play, too.

I studied fne art textile design at theUniversity of Kansas, and completed my studiesat Central Saint Martins in London. After fveyears working in graphic design, I decided to go

back to my textile roots. I’ve got my own studio inBermondsey and, since winning Young Designerof the Year at this year’s Homes & Gardens

Designer Awards, I’ve been inundated withcommissions, which is absolutely brilliant.

My design heroes are the late German-American textile artist and printer Anni Albersand fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg– both amazing pioneers in their felds. I alsoreally admire the American tile company AnnSacks, which promotes new and interesting tile processes every year.

I always wanted to focus on kitchenaccessories. I grew up cooking with my mum,who had every gadget going. My frst collectionwas mostly kitchenware with a little bit of fooringand some interiors accessories.

I’m proud to be able to say that my tiles aremade to last a lifetime. We’ve just launched a new granito large-format design. The cementbase is quite thick, and is covered with a top fnishof ground granite and marble. The layer of pattern is really deep, about 5-6mm. If it getsscraped or nicked, you can simply buf thesurface and it’s completely restored to new.That’s not something you get with other tiles.

We create our patterns by making thinmoulds and flling them with hand-mixed pigments. The tiles are hydraulicallycompressed then cured for one to three weeks. We don’t use a kiln as curing and

drying tiles naturally is better for the environment. It’s a very precise craft and the fnished result is nothing

like a hard-fred ceramic tile, but that’s what makes our products special.

I created 20 new patterns for the DesignJunction show last autumn, and although I’m best known for my tiles, I produce kitchenwareand accessories too, which are also doing well. Alot of interior designers and architects I work withbuy the textiles for themselves, which is lovely.

I’m steadily bringing a 102-year-old Dutchbarge back to life. My husband is a blacksmithand he spent two years in Holland restoring all the metalwork. We’re still in the process ofbuilding the kitchen. It’s going to be a wide galleylayout with lots of skylights. We’re planning to usereclaimed surfaces and fooring, but we’ll have mytiles as a feature wall. Work on the barge has beena long haul, but it’s going be a gorgeous place to live once we’ve fnished doing it up.

I fnd inspiration everywhere but the buzz of London life has always really fascinatedme – the fashion, architecture, people, vintageshops, modern art, as well as things I spot fromthe bus window on my way to work.

It’s important to surround yourself with things – and people – that make you feel happy.And don’t be afraid to be bold and splash out onsome colour. Ultimately, my main goal is to createhigh-quality functional products that are trulyoriginal works of art for the home.

Lindsey Lang designs a range of tiles andhomewares, including cookware and cushions.She’s currently working on fve new collections.07944 595098, lindseylang.co.uk f

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cLockwiSe from Left Leaf Grey encaustic tiles, £185sq m, one both modern and characterful. For a touch ofsunshine indoors try eclipse encaustic tiles in Yellow, £185sq m. Tweed granito tiles in Light Grey, also £185sq m, are subtlystriking, and these graphic designs from Lindsey’s Chevronhomewares range, from £13, perfectly complement the Aga.

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starting overAfter adding an extension, Trudy and John Lennon went back to basics

and turned a dark, compact kitchen into a stunning family space

Subtle styleOpting for a pale scheme throughout

enhances the room’s spacious, airy feel. Darker elements help ground the look

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in future to create a

totally diferent efect’

THE OWNERS TrudyLennon, her husband John,sales director of kitchensupply company PWS, andtheir children Olivia, 17,and Henry, 14, plus Ringo the dog

THEIR HOME A fve-bedroom Edwardian

detached house inHarrogate, North Yorkshire

THE PROJECT Knockingthrough several roomsand adding an extensionto create an open kitchen,dining and living space

ROOM SIZE 5.4 x 7.1m

DESIGNERS Graeme Smithof 1909 in collaborationwith Susan Collishaw of Winchmore Studio

CABINETRY In-frameShaker units, £13,000, 1909

BUDGET £34,000 (excluding building work)

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Anew kitchen was just part of the major renovation project

that Trudy and John Lennon embarked on when they

bought their Harrogate home. ‘The house had barely been

touched in 30 years, and the kitchen was cramped, dark and

completely worn-out,’ recalls Trudy. ‘I wanted lots of light

and a view of the garden and, with two teenagers, we needed a functional,

family-oriented layout. We had to rethink the space completely.’

The couple decided to extend the ground level width-wise and knock

through a series of rooms to form an open-plan kitchen, dining and living

space. They also added roofights and French windows along one side. ‘I’ve

always fancied a painted kitchen with beautiful curved cupboards, and

wanted something that suited the airy Edwardian architecture, but still

had a modern feel that wouldn’t date,’ says Trudy. ‘I’d had an Aga in the old

kitchen and was keen to recreate that warmth again in this larger space.’

John’s job with PWS, a supplier of kitchen components, came in very

handy. His frm was about to launch a new in-frame furniture range by

1909, and its simple, solid looks, elegantly classic styling and painted

fnish, was the ideal choice. And as this was its frst installation, 1909’s

senior designer Graeme Smith and Susan Collishaw, owner of local kitchen

company Winchmore Studio, worked with Trudy to develop her plans.

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How did you plan the layout?A family kitchen has to feel comfortable andinviting, but it must operate efciently, too. Theposition of the fue dictated where the Aga wouldgo, and the plan evolved from there, following our tried-and-trusted ergonomic principles. A tallunit houses two pull-out larders, the fridge freezerand ovens, and is a key component, anchoring oneend of the kitchen. It’s balanced by the double-height, curved larder cupboard in the corner. Theisland is the centrepiece, and provides maximumsurface area, while still feeling in proportion to

the room and the other furniture. The diferentlevels and contrasting colours break it up andindicate its various functions.

Tell us about the cabinetryAlthough the furniture includes traditionalelements, the efect is very fresh and suits anupdated period house like this. Trudy had alreadyestablished a colour palette for the interior, so wecontinued it into the kitchen and experimentedwith diferent combinations of tones. The lighthues minimise the impact of eye-level cabinets

and promote a spacious feel, while the bolder tones ground the base units and add impact. PaleSilestone contrasts with the painted units and thedarker, suede-fnish worktop is beautifully tactile.

What storage options are there? Trudy wanted comprehensive, easy-access storage,so there are plenty of drawers for pans, ovenwareand crockery, plus pull-outs, which are great forfoodstufs. The bin is hidden beside the sink andthere’s a nifty, narrow unit there for dishcloths andwashing-up liquid, so that area stays tidy. The

d e s i g n s o l u t i o n D es ig ners G raeme S m i th and Susan Collis haw exp lain…

Freestanding feelIn-frame fascias, slender pilasters andmoulded plinths give the units an elegantfnish, and their diferent heights, shadesand surfaces create a relaxed, unftted look

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DelicatedetailingThe Silestone

worktops are neatlychamfered so thereare no sharp edges,and carefully cut to

highlight the shapelypilasters below

curved corner cupboards have adjustable shelves,there are tray slots by the Aga and smart displayunits above the sink and fridge freezer.

And the fnishing touches…There are several small style details that enhancethis kitchen. The troughs on the island, which canbe flled with water or ice to keep herbs fresh andwine chilled, are a good example. Mirrored panelsadd light and glamour, refecting whatever’s goingon in the room, so anyone working in that areadoesn’t feel excluded. The cupboard interiorsmatch the wood and paint colour on the breakfastbar, so the same fnishes carry through the room.

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CABINETRY In-frame Shaker units with MFC carcasses, £13,000, 1909. Cabinetrypaint, 1909 Moleskin, and Elephant’s Breath and Charleston Gray estate eggshell, £50 each for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball

SURFACES Wall paints, Elephant’s Breath and Dove Tale modern emulsion, £39.50 for 2.5 litres each, both Farrow & Ball. LotusBP2047 wallpaper, £105 per roll, Farrow &Ball. Provenza W-Age Marrow foor tiles, £50.93sq m, Online Tile Shop. Polished Yukonand Merope Suede Silestone worktops, from £450lin m; and full-stave walnut, from £400linm, all 1909. Back-painted glass splashback in Moleskin, £310, 1909

APPLIANCES Four-oven Aga in pewter,

£7,800, John Wray Country Stoves. Built-in single oven, £1,040; built-in combimicrowave, £680; integrated fridge freezer,£1,547; warming drawer, £290, all Nef. Two-burner gas hob, £299, Electrolux. Two fully integrated dishwashers, £600,Bosch; £640, Siemens

SINKS AND TAPS Two Matrix RO single-bowl sinks in stainless steel, £260 each; three Matrix RO half-bowl sinks, £215 each; two Fliq Pro monobloc mixer taps in chrome, £295, all Abode

FINISHING TOUCHES Bohemian chrome bar stools, £252 each, Furnish. Alida ceramicpendant, £25, Bhs, will work here. 95cm wallclock, £134, Barker & Stonehouse, is similar

Solid surfaceTrudy opted for a Silestone worktop,which is hardwearing, heat-resistant,hygienic and scratchproof, making it perfect for prepping food

Light showWhen switched on, the overmantel’s

integral lights look dramatic bouncingof the glossy black splashback

Full blast This spray tap makeslight work of rinsing

below

Top drawerThe high-qualitycabinetry interiorsinclude customisedsolid-walnut cutlerypartitions, plus handlesand hinges made fromsolid brass with a brightnickel coating

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A touch of glossThe Corian worktops, statementpendant lights and stainless steelfttings add contrast and shine to the matt-grey cabinetry

angela and james tearle extended

the back of their edwardian home to

make way for a smart, understated

kitchen with long-lasting appeal

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Angela and James Tearle had defnite ideas about how their

new kitchen should look from the outset. ‘We had the

opportunity to completely redesign our kitchen and dining

room space, as we were adding an extension at the back of

the house,’ says Angela. ‘And even though we were updating

the look, we still wanted to maintain the sense of period character. So my

plan was to create a modern take on a traditional style.’

Early in the planning process, Tim Higham of Higham Furniture came

to the couple’s house. ‘We were able to discuss how the kitchen would

look right from inception,’ says Angela. The Tearles opted for bespoke

cabinetry with maple doors and oak interiors, hand-painted in light and

dark grey, paired with chunky white worktops to keep the room feeling

fresh and modern. ‘We opted for a classic, understated look, as it was

important that we chose a style that wouldn’t date quickly,’ explains

Angela. ‘And, as fashions change or we get bored of it, we can quickly

update the cabinetry simply by painting it.’ A large workstation was a

real must-have for the couple, too. ‘We enjoy cooking and entertaining,

so we wanted to make sure the space worked well for all aspects of our

life,’ says Angela. ‘As well as being a useful workspace, islands are great

gathering spots, and provide a strong focal point.’

Unlike the rest of the house renovation, the kitchen reft went

remarkably smoothly. ‘Tim is a real perfectionist, and at the same time

was very patient and accommodating, managing the installation around

our building works when we hit delays,’ concludes Angela.

‘As I’m quite fckle, I made sure the kitchen’s colour scheme and style was very

versatile so I can easily refresh the look with new accessories and furniture’

Convenience store

All wet and dry food is kept inone area inside a run of larder

units, just a few steps away fromthe island workstation


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THE OWNERS Angela and James Tearle, who both work in fnance

THEIR HOME An early Edwardian mid-terrace house in south London

THE PROJECT Creating a timeless kitchen scheme with a large, sociable central island as its main focus

ROOM SIZE 8 x 5m

DESIGNER Tim Higham of Higham Furniture

CABINETRY Bespoke handleless Shaker-style units, £16,700, Higham Furniture

BUDGET Around £27,000

Project profile

Matching pairInstead of wall cupboards, the coupleopted for Corian shelving either side

of the cooker to display favouritefnds and complement the worktops

Bowled overThe integrated islandsink looks super sleekand is easy to clean dueto its seamless fnish

Hidden assets Oak interiors provide a warm contrast to the cool grey fnish of the door fronts

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d e s i g n s o l u t i o nDes igner Tim Highamexplains…

How did you settle on the layout? We recommended that the kitchen be placedin the dark area of the new extension, withthe dining and relaxing areas benefting fromnatural light. The room was wide enough tobe able to have a substantial island, which wasa key element as Angela and James enjoyentertaining and wanted the dual workspace/breakfast bar facility. They can prep foodthere, and due to the depth of the worktop,the seating is a comfortable distance from thesink. There wasn’t enough room along thecooker run for a sink and to keep the symmetry,so the island was the best place for it to be.

And what about the overall style?Although there are lots of traditionalelements, such as the chimney breast,overmantel and range cooker, Angela didn’twant an overly fussy look. Our handlelessShaker cabinetry has a simple, clean andclassic look, while the paint colours the couple picked work well with the white Corianworktops and shelving, which add a light,contemporary touch to the whole ensemble.

Were there any signi�cant challenges you had to overcome?Yes. The entrance from the hallway is in the back corner of the kitchen, and as thecooker was to go in the chimney breast, the only place we could ft the run of tall units was next to the door. This wasn’t idealbecause we didn’t want to enter the room and be faced by masses of cabinetry, so we had to keep expanding and shrinking this section until it was just right.

What storage solutions are included in the foor-to-ceiling units?There are two larders either side of the fridge:a single one with a pull-out rack for packets,jars and tins; and the double larder featureswine storage, open shelves and a door-hungspice rack, and also houses the microwave. These units were introduced to reduce theneed for wall cupboards on the cooker run.

What do you think has workedparticularly well with this design?Including a substantial amount of storagewithout the kitchen looking overbearing wasa great achievement. The combination ofdark units, light fooring and white worktopswas successful, too, bringing much-neededlight into the dark end of the room.

CABINETRY Bespoke handleless shaker-style units, with lacquered oak-veneer carcasses, maple doors/framesand oak interiors, £16,700, HighamFurniture. Cabinetry paint, Mid lead and French grey Pale intelligent eggshell,both £51 for 2.5 litres, little greene

SURFACES 50mm glacier White Corianworktops and shelving, £3,400, HighamFurniture. Wall paint, French grey Pale intelligent matt emulsion, £41.50 for 2.5 litres, little greene. Splashbacktiles, i listelli tiles in Panna, £34.95sq m;oriental stone foor tiles, £55sq m, all Criterion tiles

APPLIANCES symphony 110 range cookerin stainless steel, £1,550; fully integrateddishwasher, £240, both smeg. Freestandingmicrowave, £180, Panasonic. American-style fridge freezer, £2,100, siemens

SINK AND TAP Corian 873 glacier Whiteintegrated one-and-a-half-bowl sink, £256,Higham Furniture. single-lever spray tap in brushed nickel, £199, Butler of london

FINISHING TOUCHES drop one byPeter Bowles pendant lights, £129 each,the Conran shop. White-and blue vitrifed porcelain jug, £15, Amazon, is comparable to this one

The details


The perfect fitGoing bespoke means you

can tailor your larder’s interior to your specifc culinary needs

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Feature caroline foster Photography DaviD parmiter

Moody blues

painted furniture in a freestanding feel

and well-chosen accessories create a homely

kitchen for isobel thompson’s apartment

Centre pointA freestanding island provides

additional worksurface but itcan also be moved to one side

when Isobel needs more space. It’s painted in Farrow & Ball’s

Hague Blue – a lovely contrastto the light greys used for the

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THE OWNER Isobel Thompson, who is a legal analyst

HER HOME A two-bedroom fat in a northwest London mansion house

THE PROJECT The existing layout wasaltered and dated cabinetry replaced

ROOM SIZE 4 x 4.35m

DESIGNER Rosie Winston of Clifton Interiors in collaboration with Plain English

CABINETRY Long House base units and a freestanding island from the Oseo range by Plain English, around£30,000, including installation

BUDGET £40,000

Project profile

‘Isobel partIcularly lIked blue tones so we decIded to go

for a brave colour scheme wIth strong accents’

Rosie Winston, interior designer

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The finer detailsA selection of modern and vintageaccessories add colour to the scheme,balancing out the darker fnishes

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Timber topsThe beautiful teak worktop adds richness of colour andtexture to the scheme

Soft touchBespoke leather handleslend a luxurious feel

Legal analyst isobel thompson

bought her two-bedroom apartment

in a Victorian mansion house in

northwest london as a bolthole. its

interior was clean but dated and in

need of a complete overhaul. short on time, isobel

chose to hand the entire refurbishment over to

designer Rosie Winston of Clifton interiors. ‘As

isobel spends a great deal of time travelling for work,

we met only a handful of times during the process,

but communicated regularly by skype,’ says Rosie.

‘Architecturally, the fat retained many of its

original features, with tall ceilings and large

windows, and i wanted to make the most of that,’

continues Rosie. the kitchen was very modern, with

blocks of wall units that made the room feel closed

in, and a kitchen table near the windows, creating a

void in the middle of the room. ‘We’d developed an

eclectic vintage look for the rest of the apartment

and the existing kitchen didn’t ft into that style.’

isobel wanted it to feel homely, familiar and

practical, with a look that appeared evolved and not

contrived. ‘i recommended the long House range

from Plain english, which draws inspiration from

honest 18th-century english joinery,’ says Rosie.

‘isobel also asked for display shelving for her objets.’

‘in terms of layout, we were a little restricted by

the position of the drainage, which couldn’t be

relocated, and the existing extraction vented out

through an old chimney fue,’ explains Rosie. ‘the

concrete ceilings limited our lighting choices, too.

But we managed to work around these giving isobel

the smart, hand-crafted design that she liked, which

also matched the property’s new interior scheme.’

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‘a Central island makes

for a better and more

ergonomiC design’

Showing offA bespoke dresser fts neatly into one alcove, furthering the

freestanding feel. It features the same Belgian Fossil stone surface as the island, but it’s narrower to match the wooden worktops

How did you come up with the layout?We had to work with the existing L-shape due to the drainage and extraction constraints, so Iintroduced a slimline central island, which changedthe look of the room enormously. We werefortunate that Isobel didn’t need much storage or large appliances, which helped to keep the walls free of units and really opened up the space.

And what were your lighting solutions?To resolve the issue of the restrictive concreteceilings, I suggested cable-hung spotlights, which work very well. I was also conscious that the workstation had to have good directional

lighting and a sand-blasted bronze spun pendantplus matching wall lights either side of the rangecooker help to visually site the island.

Tell us more about the islandThis dainty looking unit is from the Plain EnglishOsea range, which is a slightly diferent style to the rest of the cabinetry but goes well with thescheme as a whole. The room isn’t overly large, so the island had to be small to keep a sense ofproportion and not overpower. It also had to befreestanding and mobile so that it can be pushed to the side when Isobel entertains. It gives her more fexibility within the kitchen.

Do you have any basic tips for anyonewanting to create a vintage scheme?I recommend opting for freestanding furniture in contrasting colours, as we’ve done in Isobel’shome. Certain colours will allude to a particular era. To build on this look, select ceramic brick tiles that are easy to wipe down – think of the sort you’d see on a butcher’s wall.

But don’t strong colours ‘shrink’ rooms?Dark colours recede, so when a room is painted adark to medium shade, it will actually make the roomlook larger. It’s a great way to add personality, buttest a variety of shades before painting large areas.

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Leading lightA striking turn-of-the-century

pendant lamp adds vintagecharm, while illuminating the

dining area in dramatic fashion

The layout


The details

CABINETRY Units from the Long House and Oseo range by Plain English, around £30,000. Cabinetry paints, Hague Blue estateeggshell, £51 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball, and Tarlatan oil eggshell, £58 for 2.5 litres,Paint & Paper Library

SURFACES Worktops, 30mm and 50mm Antique Sawn Belgian Fossil stone, from £1,170m; 30mm teak, £966m, all supplied by Plain English. Bespoke timber fooring,£200sq m, Ardern Hodges. ValenciaMoonstone wall tiles, £164.47sq m, FiredEarth. Wall paint, Stone 1 fat emulsion, £36 for 2.5 litre, Paint & Paper Library.Woodwork paint, Railings estate eggshell £51 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball

APPLIANCES Mercury 1000 dual-fuel range cooker in liquorice, £3,100, CartersDirect. Fully integrated fridge, £419; fullyintegrated freezer, £419, both Liebherr. Fully integrated dishwasher, £1,200, Miele

SINK AND TAP Classic inset 600 ceramicsink, £360, Shaws of Darwen. Steam ValveOriginal single-lever mixer tap in brushedsteel, £478, Hornbeam Ivy

FINISHING TOUCHES Mrs B oak diningtable, £820; Vienna beech dining chairs, £160each, all Benchmark Furniture. Spun pendantlight, £258; exterior bracket wall lights, £287each, all Davey Lighting. Upcycled vintagependant, price on request, Clifton Interiors

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in the knowthere’s more to the perfect kitchen than choosing cupboards – the

following pages are dedicated to great inspiration and straight-talking

advice for all the key elements that will help you to shape your room

72 plan No longer merely the functional choice for long,

slim layouts, the galley kitchen has found new favour in open-plan schemes

where it provides neat lines as well as an ergonomic work space.

90 decorate Natural materials such as leather,

terracotta and wood add welcome warmth to a kitchen scheme – especially

on-trend grey. Play with texture and fnish to build layers of interest.

95 cook The latest technology and advances in design have

given us highly responsive hob-top cooking on both gas and induction, as well as

specialist hotplates and griddles that allow us to cook like pros. To complement the

hobs, there’s a range of sleek extraction options that work in all styles of kitchen.

78 tHe look The right splashback can pull a kitchen

scheme together in a subtle way or by giving it real wow factor. With such a wide

range of materials available, including glass, metal, mirror, stone and a vast

choice of fabulous tiles, a little creativity always pays dividends.

102 SoUnd So much more than just a place to cook,

the modern kitchen should be suitably equipped for both entertaining and

everyday family life. An integrated music system provides a neat solution.

85 SUrface Few surfaces have to cope with the onslaught

that’s thrown at worktops on a day-to-day basis. Pick a material that will

complete your kitchen design and one that also suits the way you cook.

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The space here may be limited but everything’s within easy reachand walking distance. A run ofskylights and ceiling spots ensuresthe work zone is well lit. Shown hereis Smallbone’s Walnut and Silverrange, kitchens start from £40,000

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So much has changed in the way we

design and use our kitchens over the

last decade, but there’s something

reassuring in how the galley layout

has adapted to the new-found sense of space, and

thrived. Named after a ship’s kitchen, galleys were

originally designed to be both compact, ergonomic

and ultra-efcient, maximising every inch of space for

both storage and preparation. Professional kitchens

also follow a similar linear plan with rows of cookers

or hobs divided into specifc stations for prepping

diferent types of dishes. Where there’s room for a

parallel run of units – a double galley – you can

introduce the classic work triangle, arranging the

key task zones of fridge, cooker and sink in this

pattern to cut down on the legwork. This is not only

successful in narrow rooms that have enough width

to take two rows of units, however. It’s exactly the

format that’s so popular in open-plan spaces, with a

long island providing the second leg, often creating

a sociable casual seating area and a natural boundary

for the kitchen zone at the same time.

plan... Galley andlinear kitchens are the

obvious choice for narrow rooms but

can be the star of larger spaces, too

Tall sTories

Open-plan kitchens and capacious

islands are partly to blame for wall

units falling out of fashion – when

you’ve got oodles of space, it’s easy

to see why you would want to keep

the look open and not have to reach

overhead for everything. But wall

units will always have a valid place

in a narrow room where you can

make the most of the height and still

have usable worksurface. Popular

options include lift-up doors and

tall, sleek fat-fronted ones in a

striking material. But, if you’re

really not a fan of cupboards, try

open shelving or even cubbyholes.

sTorage walls

In double galleys, storage ‘walls’

or ‘banks’ are a great solution

for both open-plan and closed

schemes, giving over the whole

wall to a combination of storage

and appliances. Opt for a pull-out

larder or pantry cupboard, which

both have narrow shelving, making

items easily visible. And it makes

sense to group built-in equipment,

such as ovens, microwaves and

cofee machine, in a column, row or

block. If you need extra workspace,

ft a bank at one end of the run only,

or two running symmetrically

either side of a work zone housing

the hob, sink or both, depending

on the length of the run. When

allocating storage, group types of

products together and remember to

reserve the prime locations nearest

the hub of the kitchen for regularly

used dishes, ingredients and

appliances. A well-organised

kitchen will save you precious time

so be ruthless when you decide what

goes where, and cut out unwanted

clutter. ‘Think through carefully

how you will use the surfaces,

storage and the appliances

together,’ suggests Patrick Walls

from Soup Architects. ‘Don’t

try and cram too much in and

select the integrated appliances

early in the process to help the

designer and manufacturer to

maintain minimal detail.’

Drawers vs

cupboarDs

A mix of both will serve you well in

any kitchen and can be designed

in such a way that any handles

and all the cabinetry lines align.

Drawers are great for pots, pans,

chinaware and condiments as

you can pack a lot into the space

and still access it easily. Fitting

drawers under the hob also puts

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dishes and herbs and spices to

hand. Cupboards excel at hiding

larger pieces of kit, including

food mixers and perhaps even

a freestanding microwave. It’s

important to reserve adequate

surface area near the hob and

oven, fridge and sink to unpack

food and put down food dishes.

And you’ll need a separate larger

area for preparation with room

to spread out ingredients, dishes

and utensils. This is often best

placed on the island and can

double up for serving.

Clearing the way

Don’t forget to calculate adequate

clearance room for opening doors

and drawers properly and give

careful consideration to what’s

placed directly opposite appliances,

such as the oven and dishwasher.

Plan for a walkway of at least

1m wide between two rows of

cupboards, slightly more for a

single run and the wall. ‘We often

suggest smaller cabinet doors – for

example, three at 400mm instead

of two at 600mm – so you can still

get past them,’ says Tomas Hinton

of Tomas Kitchens Plus. Also,

beware of the dishwasher door

that blocks the entire walkway

when fully open. If your space is

really cramped and of-the-shelf

cabinet dimensions just don’t

work, a bespoke scheme may be a

worthwhile investment, providing

the optimum use of space as well

as some clever design solutions.

Making it soCiable

A place to sit seems to inch ever

nearer the top of most wish lists

and needs careful thought in

a small narrow room. There’s

often opportunity at the end of

the room if you have a blank wall.

But even if there are doors either

end, and the room is essentially

a corridor, don’t give up hope.

Where space allows, try to reserve

a breakfast bar area, even it’s only

big enough to tuck a couple of

stools under. If the room is not

quite wide enough for a double

run of units, consider a narrow

second run with shallow base

cupboards or even open shelving

beneath a narrow worktop. This

will still provide lots of extra

storage, prep and serving space.

If your kitchen is open-plan,

design the island to be wide enough

to include an overhang with bar

stools, or look at a variable height

unit where one end drops down

to table height for comfortable

dining. Make this the end that

houses the fridge, wine cooler

and cofee machine, and all the

necessary services will be right

where you need them.

Planning is

everything

A good kitchen designer will be

able to come up with ideas for the

trickiest of spaces but, if you feel

you want to explore the room’s

‘extra-deep

base units

will provide

more than

enough

storage space,

preventing

the need for

wall cabinets’ Jaki Amos, co-founder anddirector, Amos and Amos

The main kitchen components arecontained along one wall with a simpletable in front for food prep, dining and

socialising. Bench seating is a goodoption for compact spaces at it can betucked under the table out of the way

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■ Consider all the functionalrequirements frst before addingdecorative lighting. Generallighting should include a fewceiling spots as well as uplightersabove wall cabinets and storage

banks to wash the ceiling withlight. Plinth designs can help to lift a narrow room.■ Task lighting may includedownlighters or wall lights toilluminate worksurfaces, plus

pendants over an island in an open-plan space. Positionthese low enough to createatmosphere without obscuring a line of sight across the room.■ Overhead natural light is

always a bonus. If you’re planningan extension, think about where you can position skylights.■ Coordinate lighting in largerrooms so that the fttings appearpart of a well-considered scheme.

G e t t i n G t h e l i G h t r i G h t

Good kitchen lighting is essential, especially in a narrow room. This really has to be planned at the start of the project – not only to hide cabling but also because it may infuence the fnishes you choose for cupboards, worktops and so on.

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potential further, and are maybe

considering structural work,

it’s worth consulting an interior

designer or architect. You can fnd

a designer at BiiD (biid.org.uk) and

SBiD (sbid.org), and an architect

at riBA (architecture.com). the

side return (the narrow outdoor

area that runs alongside a typical

older terraced or semi-detached

house, leading up to the garden)

often provides a great opportunity

to gain more space. Or you might

want to install a wall or roof of glass

where the set-up is conducive.

Planning laws for home extensions

were relaxed recently, allowing

for larger single-storey extensions

to be built under permitted

development – see the government’s

planning portal for more details

(planningportal.gov.uk). Your

designer or architect may be able

to suggest a kitchen company to

work with. Aim to get your kitchen

designer on board as early as you

can so the two can work in tandem.

STYLE AND FINISH

Modern fat-fronted cabinetry is

often the frst choice for narrow

runs where space is tight, but

classic styles such as Shaker can

also be efective in bringing a

sense of warmth to the scheme.

the way that a surface fnish

interacts with the light source

should infuence your choice.

Pale, shiny materials will refect

light, boosting overall brightness

and adding to the spacious feel,

while dark, matt fnishes absorb

light, and this can make the

room feel smaller.

coLour cHoIcES

neutral colours continue to be

popular, especially shades of

grey, but pops of bold accent

colour are also very much in

fashion, and wall cabinets are

ideal for introducing this look –

add matching stools, wall art and

accessories, even in a narrow

space. in larger schemes, there are

bigger pieces of furniture to match

to, such as a table, chairs and

even a sofa, and possibly window

treatments, too. Whatever the size

of the room, aim to keep the mix of

shades and/or textures to around

three – and that includes the walls,

foor and ceilings, as well as the

cabinetry. Paint is a great way

to update a room as it’s easy to

change when you tire of it, and

don’t forget appliances. Ovens and

hobs now come in a range of steel

fnishes, plus black, white, grey

and brown glass, to help create a

unifed design and a sleek look in

the slimmest of spaces.

‘create the

most spacious

feeling

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cabinetmakers

The trusty linear layout has beenadapted to suit today’s large, open-planschemes. But the basic design principal

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far from being just a practical surface

cover to protect the wall behind hob and sink,

a splashback plays an important part in the

overall scheme of a kitchen. It can be a desirable

focal point, help balance out strong fnishes

elsewhere or simply blend demurely – but, get

it wrong, and it will jar. Decorating trends

will infuence the choice of materials available

and tiles are currently enjoying a revival, as

textural relief from the ubiquitous coloured

glass. But there’s a whole raft of other materials

that can be used to create a very individual look

or a sleek fnish. On a practical note, any material

chosen should be heat-resistant and shatterproof

as well as splashproof, plus easy to clean and

maintain. Other considerations include how

far you want to go. It’s usual practice to cover

the entire space between hob and extractor, or at

least up to a height of 60cm. Behind a sink, aim

for a minimum height of 40cm. Aesthetically,

the neatest solution is to follow the width of the

worktop, and you can achieve striking results

by tiling a whole wall. Cost can be an issue here

and, if you’re choosing a natural material such

as stone, be aware of limitations in the slab size

available – veined marble veneers are often

book-matched to overcome this.

And, fnally, do bear in mind lead times.

Most single-sheet bespoke splashbacks require

templating for a perfect ft and to take into

account electrical sockets and architectural

details, and this takes four to six weeks, after

the kitchen cabinetry is ftted.

the look... The best splashbacks team practicality with good looks, ranging from

seamless surfaces to arresting pops of pattern

Eternal appeal

There’s a great choice of patterned tiles around at the moment, manyinspired by vintage Moroccan and Mediterranean designs, and witha suitably weathered fnish. These will add depth and character toan all-white scheme and vintage charm to painted units. HandmadeOurika Marrakech tile, £17.50 each, Fired Earth.

Upon reflection

Mirror is great for adding sheen and enhancing space, but it can’tbe tempered so you do need to exercise some care. Tinted mirrorsin smoked or bronze hues or a distressed fnish have a lovely softquality. Or consider an antiqued silver-leaf efect, applied by handto the back of toughened glass. From £900sq m, Mowlem & Co.

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Polished perfection

The burnished beauty of Venetian polished plaster will lend sophisticated elegance. The plaster is wipeable and canwithstand light splashes, but it’s worth protecting it with apanel of toughened glass behind a hob. Priced from £78sq m,by Richard Cotgrove of Surfna, shown in the Urbo kitchen in Driftwood and Bronze by Roundhouse, from £35,000.

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Natural beauty

Marble is an ongoing trend for the kitchen, but this porous stoneneeds proper care and maintenance. Composite surfaces such asCaesarstone, which is made from 93 per cent natural quartz, area tough, stain-resistant and antibacterial alternative. CalacattaCaesarstone from the Supernatural collection, £995m.

Wooden act

Timber isn’t a suitable fnish for wet areas but wood-efect tilesare becoming more sophisticated and efective. These HD Rusticceramic wall tiles in Light Grey, 14.8 x 49.8cm, £30sq m, BritishCeramic Tile, mimic the look and feel of timber yet are durable,waterproof and require no special sealing or maintenance.

Go with the flow

A splashback is the ideal place to add colour to a plain kitchen,but stark contrasts can be harsh, especially if you use a brightshade. A fowing pattern is more forgiving and can be a real focalpoint. Bespoke mural by Craven Dunnill, from £510sq m. Supplyyour own digital image or have a design tailor-made to your brief.

Twice as nice

For a truly individual look, consider mixing and matchingfnishes. Here, texture and interest has been added with asplashback made up of a row of tiles with a deep relief pattern,topped by antiqued-mirror glass. A similar splashback would cost around £1,440 from Chantel Elshout Design.

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Optical illusion

These diamond and hexagonal Colmena ceramic tiles in a satin matt fnish lend visual interest to aminimalist kitchen, creating an eye-catching 3Defect. It’s a bold statement that’s kept in check by thesoft, neutral palette. From £73.14sq m, Grestec Tiles.

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Tall order

Metro tiles have a versatile look thatcan suit all styles of kitchen, frommodern industrial to country andclassic. Don’t stop at the traditionalsplashback – tile all the way up to the ceiling to maximise the feeling of space. Capriccio tiles in Dove, 8 x 15cm, £154.98sq m, Ann Sacks.


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Make the most of your splashback by using it to hang purpose-made modular shelves and racks, which keep condiments andutensils organised and within easy reach. These wall-hung ‘foating’ units, from the My Planet collection by Varenna, have a sleek, space-enhancing feel. Kitchens from £50,000.

Bigger impact

This fnish looks like weathered metal but is, in fact, porcelaintiles. Until recently, large format tiles were just too weighty to hang on a wall, but Porcelanosa’s Urbatek XLight extra-fneporcelain stoneware design is just 3.5mm thick and comes in sizesup to 300 x 100cm for a streamlined efect. From £153.54sq m.

‘Splashbacks are the perfect way to personalise a kitchen – bring some

excitement by painting glass in a bold colour, then repeat the same colour

inside glazed wall cabinets’ Kiran Noonan, sales and marketing director, John Lewis of Hungerford


to u g h e n e d s a f e t y g l a s s can be back-painted in any colouryou like. if you’re using mirror,remember that it’s not particularlytough so do take extra care, and be mindful of what will be refected.the opposite wall should be pared-back and clutter-free, andavoid opposing mirrors that willcreate a continuous refection.

a r t g l a s s For something trulyunique, consider commissioning a bespoke piece from a glass

designer. Fusing diferent coloured glass is a striking way to bring colour,texture and pattern into yourscheme. try Steve robinson Glass.

s ta i n l e s s s t e e l i s p e r f e c t for the industrial look. hot from theprofessional kitchen, it’s hygienic,easy to maintain and any scratchesor wear and tear will simply add toits character. try GeC anderson.

p o r c e l a i n t i l e s a r e s u p e r -

to u g h and non-porous, while

handmade and artisan tiles andmosaics allow you to create a more individual and eclectic look.

s to n e s , s u c h a s m a r b l e

a n d g r a n i t e , are popular fortheir natural beauty but need propersealing and some maintenance.

c o m p o s i t e m at e r i a l s , suchas quartz, are man-made and aretough, durable and antibacterial.they can also be moulded, so youcan opt for a worktop with integral

sink for a seamless fnish.

f o r e x t r a i m pa c t , considerbacklighting a glass or stonesplashback. there are a number of ways to achieve this strikingefect, including leD systems and light boxes ftted behind.

b a l a n c e t h e c o l o u r a n d

f i n i s h with cabinetry, fooring and worksurface materials. think ofthe splashback as an accent colouror a source of texture.

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This island features12mm Glacier White Corian with a bespoke tableconstructed from60mm Titaniumgranite in a satinatofnish for contrast.Kitchens fromNicholas Anthonystart at £25,000

surface… whether slim and sleek or

luxuriously deep, the right worktop

will help defne your kitchen design

Every element in a kitchen needs to

balance beauty and practicality, but

few more so than the worksurface. By

their nature, worktop materials are

designed to be durable, so the fnal choice is often

guided by aesthetics and budget. Usually, you will

be choosing a worktop at the same time as you

select your cabinetry, but it also pays to consider the

fooring, and to some extent, the splashback, as this

is where you need to work hard to get the balance

right. If your kitchen was a painting, think of these

items as the broad brush strokes. ‘Remember, you

don’t have to have the same material everywhere,’

advises Jamie Telford, director of Roundhouse.

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The rise of the open-plan kitchen

can be credited with giving us a

huge variety of worktop materials

to choose from. Stainless steel,

concrete, porcelain and composites

have all been born out of new approaches to

kitchen design. And so much choice is essential

as the surface has a huge impact on the look of

the room. ‘With the popularity of open-plan

spaces, worktops are used to unite the design by

becoming a linchpin for other elements,’ says

Wayne Dance, managing director at InHouse

Inspired Room Design for Schüller. ‘Today’s

surfaces work with matching side panels to frame

cabinets and coordinated wall panels. With

square profle edging, extra-slim profles or

as multi-height designs, worktops can be the

defning factor in an otherwise simple design.’

Beautiful stone

Granite is the hardest – and thus most practical

– stone. However, modern sealing products have

made it possible to choose hard limestones,

marble and basalt which, left untreated, would be

prone to stains. As a natural product, stone has

limitations. A piece measuring more than three

metres will require a join, although these can be

minimised by your stonemason and ftter. Large

slabs can crack during ftting and it’s wise to

choose your own piece from the supplier as each

will have unique markings. How it looks in situ

also depends on the fnish. A polished surface

will refect light, while a honed matt one looks

modern but can make marks more obvious. Stone

is heavy, but well-built cabinets should be up to

the job. For a chunky look without the weight, a

built-up double-height edge may be better than

a thick slab of stone. Prices of stones vary

dramatically, but expect to pay from £300lin m.

Versatile composites

Composites are man-made materials combining

powdered stone minerals with a binder such as a

resin, but each brand will be slightly diferent.

‘While a composite surface isn’t 100 per cent

‘If you’re coverIng a

large area In granIte

or marble worktops,

consIder usIng book-

matched slabs to

create a powerful

and dramatIc effect’

Jamee Kong, head of design at DesignSpace London

Ceramic worktopscan be used inincredibly slimdepths – thisSeries Stone inGrey Orion fromDoca is just 3mmdeep and matchesthe cladding and doors. Thiskitchen would costaround £27,600

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natural, the best-quality quartz composites use

a high percentage of natural materials – look for

90 to 95 per cent,’ says Chris Pepper, marketing

and business development manager for CR

Laurence, the UK home of Caesarstone.

Composites come in large sheets that are

joined seamlessly. They won’t need sealing as

they’re non-porous, stain- and shock-resistant,

but it’s best not to put hot pans on them. Stone-

and quartz-based composites can’t be moulded,

but some can be carved into curves, while others,

such as Silestone, have antibacterial properties

and the option of matching sinks. Non-quartz-

based composites that are made of minerals and

acrylic, such as Corian, are more fexible, and

can be thermoformed into interesting shapes,

allowing for the insertion of seamless sinks.

super-tough composites

New to the market is Dekton, a highly durable

product made from the raw materials used in

glass, porcelain and quartz surfaces, which are

bonded under immense heat and pressure. It’s

UV-, scratch- and impact-resistant and comes

in slabs that can be cut in curves. Expect to

pay from £150lin m for a solid surface, though

well-known brands may be around £310lin m.

Quartz-based surfaces cost from around £250lin

m and Dekton from £350lin m.

porcelain and ceramic

Two of the strongest materials available,

porcelain and ceramic surfaces are the new kids

on the block. Super-slim and scratch-, heat-,

stain- and acid-resistant, they’re non-porous and

low maintenance, plus the joins between sheets

tend to be barely visible as they can be cut with a

precise edge. ‘Porcelain is more expensive but,

due to its heat-resistant properties, it is possible

to add gas burners and do away with the hob base,’

suggests architectural designer John Osborn.

You can also use porcelain and ceramic to clad

your cabinet doors for a monolith look on islands,

especially efective when combined with a

chamfered edge. Prices start from £400sq m.

natural wood

It’s easy to think of timber as just one material

but choices range from pale maple, which has

antibacterial properties, to durable hardwoods,

such as oak and elm, and exotic timbers, such as

zebrano and wenge. It is quick and easy to install,

background Caesarstone’s Clamshell (4130) features stone-like veining and a soft base tone that will work with most cabinetry, plus it’s durable and non-porous, so can be used around undermounted sink areas. From £295lin m

An oak strip breaks up thisworktop. 30mm GlacierWhite Corian, from £350 lin m; oak strip, price onapplication, Second Nature

This polished concrete worktopincludes a rainbow of diferent-coloured stone fecks for extrainterest. £822sq m, Cue & Co

Using installer-ready surfaces means you don’thave to wait for templating. Encore solid surfacein Pebble Glass, around £158lin m, Bushboard

Continuing a striking glossy marble onto the splashback creates a cohesive fnish in this kitchen by Katharine Pooley. The Zebrinomarble worktops cost £950sq m, including supply and ftting

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requiring no templating, but will need occasional

oiling to keep it watertight and protected from

stains. ‘Some suppliers have introduced “nano

coatings”, which make wood more resistant to

stains and heat,’ says John Osborn. ‘An alternative

is to apply a hardwearing bar-top lacquer or foor

lacquer.’ Don’t ft wood around a sink unless you’re

prepared to oil regularly, and use a trivet for pans

to prevent scorching. Prices start at £50lin m.

AdvAnced lAminAtes

A great budget option, the new high-pressure

laminates (HPL) are tougher and better looking

than their predecessors. Advances in technology

ofer high-defnition printing and texture for a

realistic wood or stone efect. ‘Granites can now

be printed in large scale with little visible repeat

and a shimmering but practical texture,’ says

Stuart White, managing director of Bushboard.

‘The old-fashioned postformed edge has been

replaced with a square one that makes the worktop

look like stone or timber. Another new advance is

the inclusion of antibacterial protection.’ HPL are

quick and easy to ft, but not suitable for use with

undermounted sinks. Prices start at £45lin m.

stAinless steel

A staple of professional kitchens, stainless steel

is practical, non-porous and heatproof. ‘Use it for

all the worksurfaces or to defne one area, such

as the cooking zone,’ says Bernard Otulakowski,

managing director at SieMatic UK. ‘Bear in mind

that this surface will scratch, but it can make your

worktop look more natural.’ If you’re not sure you

can live with the build-up of fne scratches, opt for

a brushed fnish to hide marks. As steel is usually

bespoke, you may also want to consider an integral

hob or sink, or a slim format instead of a deep

folded edge. Expect to pay from £350sq m.

cAst concrete

Concrete isn’t as robust as steel but it is no less

stunning. ‘Concrete has to be mixed and poured

on site, so it’s a longish process’ says Jamie

Telford. ‘It also needs a couple of weeks to set

before being polished.’ As a porous material, it

will need sealing to protect against stains, and

it can be heavy too. However, with the option to

include integral sinks and pigments to create

bespoke colour, it’s a great material for getting

creative. Prices start from around £400lin m.

Stainless steel worktops can incorporateintegral sinks and splashbacks. 25mmbrushed-satin-fnish worksurface, from £400 lin m, GEC Anderson

Mixing thick and thinworktops makes a boldstatement. 200mmMediterraneanSilestone, £650sq m;12mm CementoSilestone, £400sq m,both Halcyon Interiors.Alno’s AlnoInox kitchensstart at £35,000

A slim, slightly raised surface gives theimpression of foating. These Urbocabinets in mid grey Driftwood veneerare topped with 20mm KeraniumDekton. Roundhouse’s bespoke Urbo kitchens start at £30,000

This teak worktop from Chalon hidesa compost bin. Kitchens from £30,000

background A honeycomb core with a skin of fbre-reinforced concrete allows a heavy material to be beautifullylightweight. Béton Lège concrete by LCDA, around £3,500 for a small island worktop, Holloways of Ludlow

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M A K I N G A C H O I C E

Surfaces make a big diference to the lookof your room, and the colours and fnisheswill afect other decisions, so borrowsamples and see how they behave indiferent light and against other products. ‘The bold brights and neons that characterisedworktops a few years ago have given way to compositions that seek to replicate thebeauty of natural materials, such as stoneand marble,’ explains Chris Pepper. ‘Themodern palette is all about timeless neutrals– think earthy, creamy or putty colours – thatwork across a wide range of cabinetry andwill look good for a long time.’

to the edge

The edge or profle of the worktop canchange the overall efect dramatically, so explore all options with your kitchencompany. Slim designs are on trend partlythanks to the popularity of thin compositesand porcelain, but you should choose thedepth to best suit the material. For example,heavily veined stone or wooden worktopslook more striking and have a greaterpresence when thicker.

in the mix

Mixing and matching worktops means youcan choose a practical material for cookingand prep areas, while enjoying tactile woodor marble elsewhere. ‘When introducingdiferent fnishes, consider varying theirthickness so that one can become the focalpoint while the others complement it,’advises Jamee Kong, head of design at DesignSpace London. ‘For example, try a thick breakfast bar against a thinnerworktop, or a chunky surface on the islandwith a slimmer surface on the back run.’

installation

If your worktop needs templating (mostcomposites, stone, concrete and stainlesssteel do), allow four to eight weeks for thisafter the rest of the kitchen has been ftted.A template will be taken of the units and wall, with holes for sinks, hobs and sockets,before your worktop is fabricated. You will be supplied with a temporary worktop duringthis time. Of-the-peg surfaces, such aswood, laminate and installer-ready quartzand solid surfaces, can be ftted straightaway.

Add interest with diferent worktopdepths. 350mm Crystal White laminate,£132lin m; 130mm Stone Grey laminate, £152lin m, both Schüller at InHouse Inspired Room Design

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decorate…Natural materials in warm, earthy tones bring

a cosy feel to any room,

and can work beautifully

in the kitchen, too

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B A L A N C i N g A C t

A bright scheme with touches of warm tonesmakes a sophisticated choice. Pale wood,

tactile leather and handmade ceramics, left,combine for a stylish, striking efect.

Oxbow side chairs, H80 x W52 x D50cm, £540 each, Benchmark.Hive leather pendant, H36 x Dia58cm, £435, Dare Studio.

Blackened wood bowl, Dia19cm, £70; Keuper red clay deep bowl, £160, both The New Craftsmen. Porcelain black and white

bowl, £555, Contemporary Applied Arts

L A s t i N g F i N i s H

An enduring classic, terracotta foor tiles(below) can be as modern or traditional as you choose – hexagonal and rectangular

designs ofer a contemporary take.

Find similar terracotta tiles, from £44.40sq m, Fired Earth

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Vermeer Yellow eliteemulsion, £41.50 for

2.5 litres, Zofany

Freckle claypaint, £32.70for 2.5 litres, Earthborn

Heat absolute mattemulsion, £35 for 2.5

litres, Little Greene

Granite matt emulsion£35.50 for 2.5 litres,

Fired Earth

Brassica estateemulsion, £36 for 2.5

litres, Farrow & Ball

October Squashemulsion, £36 for 2.5

litres, Paint by Conran

Cuisse de NympheEmouvant natural emulsion,

£38 for 2.5 litres, EdwardBulmer Pots of Paint

colour

palette

to suit

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Handmade pendants create a strikingfocal point for any interior style

Terracotta medium pendant, H20 x Dia27cm, £260; large, H32 x Dia35cm, £290, Hand & Eye Studio

Mix and match plain linens in autumnal shades

Plain weave linen in Natural, Putty and Safron, £35m, Volga Linen

Add warmth to an open-plan space with a sofa in a natural shade

Hudson 2-seater sofa, H41cm x W134cm, £3,226, Ligne Roset

Geometric brushstokes with a warm touch

Mumo Quadrant Brushstroke cushion in organic cotton,handprinted in Dull Coral and Neutral, £35, House of Fraser

Pastels and subtle glazing ofer a new twist on classic earthenware

Terracotta medium bowl, Dia17.5cm, £25, Toast

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T A C T I L E L E A T H E R

You don’t have to go full out on the look – small details count. The leather handles here lend a smart, characterful

edge to this cool blue-grey scheme

Cupboards painted in Coal Scuttle and Rusty Nail, paint colours devised by Adam Bray forPlain English. Worktops in oak, Belgian fossil stone and Carrara marble. Plain English kitchens

from £40,000. For similar leather handles try Turnstyle Designs

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For a similar chair try Alfes Antique Market. zelligeshandmade glazed ceramic tiles in Tilleul gris,

10 x 10cm, from £145sq m, emery & cie

Layer a range of natural materialsto make the most of their inherentcolouring – the tofee tones ofleather, the deeper chalky fnish of terracotta and the rich depth of warmer woods such as cherry,walnut and rosewood.

Keep the LooK modern withstreamlined shapes and graphicpatterns in rich tones, ofset with cool blue-greys and white.poLished pLaster in pinkishhues and heather shades adds a soft, tactile warmth.

pLay with texture – sisal rugs, woven baskets and rough barkcan all create points of interest.Leather is a fabulous materialthat gets better with age and use. invest in leather cream to keepit looking its best.

vintage pieces work incrediblywell with this look, seek out itemswith wonderful form and textureopt for natural paints andclaypaints with a high percentageof pigment to create an organiclook and add real depth to walls.

maKing it worK

Handcrafted piecesdip-glazed for an

eye-catching, modern efect

Terracotta jug, H19cm, £55;tumbler, H8.5cm, £20; cereal

bowl, dia14.5cm, £20, all sue Pryke

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Rustic accessoriesadd charactersmall olive woodchopping board,

dia30cm, £16.95, liberty

Simple printswith a natural

theme and tone

chestnut leaf linennapkins, 45 x 45cm, £18

per pair, decorator’sNotebook

Patterned tiles are a hot trend – choose a distressed fnish for earthy charm

Ordes tiles, 20cm sq, £13.20 each, Bert & May

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cook… The latest hobsand hoods ofer show-stopping

design, cutting-edge technology and

performance to match

Caple’s Sense PremiumC895iWH induction hob with gas wok burner,£1,568, and ZZ800chimney hood, £679,combine designer stylewith great performance

Whatever the style of cooking or level

of culinary prowess, every home

cook needs a decent hob and

extractor. In the past, we were

limited to professional-quality hobs with a clinical appearance,

or uninspiring four-burners but, today, the range of designs is

vast, from powerful and intelligent induction hobs to all-

singing, all-dancing designer gas options. Extraction hoods

have also enjoyed a makeover, as looks and functionality

become increasingly important in the modern, open-plan

kitchen. Take your pick from work-of-art chandeliers,

invisible ceiling designs, sleek worktop downdrafts and more.

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C O O K I N G O P T I O N S

ON FIRE

Thanks to its afordability, controllability and

speed, gas remains the favourite of home cooks,

with hobs available in a wide variety of styles,

from professional, stainless steel tops to the latest

induction-inspired ‘gas on glass’ fnishes. The

fve-burner design – featuring one powerful wok

or triple-crown burner for extra heat – is a popular

choice for modern kitchens and, with sizes from

60cm to 110cm, there’s one to suit every scheme.

Professional cooktops – try Wolf and Viking –

are experiencing a revival, due to TV cookery

shows. Enthusiastic amateurs can now recreate

restaurant kitchen conditions at home with huge

stainless steel hob ranges and searing heat. Gas

also has a sense of theatre that is hard to replicate.

As Juliana Sado, senior brand marketing

manager at Whirlpool, explains: ‘The live fame

of an impressive wok burner is a great place to

focus when entertaining. It creates atmosphere

and drama, as well as delicious food.’

THE NEXT LEVEL

The practicality of induction has forced

designers of gas hobs to up their game. ‘They have

advanced in terms of both energy efciency and

‘a gas hob on an island

unit creates a visual

cooking platform

and is a great place

for guests to gather

round’ Danny Lay, Caple

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aesthetics, with many now ofering the

same sleek, contemporary appearance as

induction designs,’ says Joan Fraser, product

development manager at Smeg UK. Energy-

efcient burners – try Hotpoint and Smeg – are

also helping to cut energy waste, while electronic

controls and timers improve versatility. And

if you want the best of both worlds, there are

several hobs that combine induction plates

with a gas burner. Try Whirlpool and ATAG.

FLAMING BEAUTIES

Designers are turning their hand to kitchen

appliances with stunning results. Patricia

Urquiola has collaborated with Beko to

produce the Cast Line, which includes a

beautifully minimalist stainless steel gas hob.

Also keen to inject new life into the traditional

gas hob, Smeg revealed a range of adorable

trivets for its concept Dolce Stil Novo gas-on-

glass designs, including colourful birds, fruit

and leaves. Flush-ftting linear hobs remain a

popular choice, especially with kitchen designers

– look for models from Baumatic or Barazza that

can be built seamlessly into a stainless steel

worktop or to ABK’s i-cooking, which ofers

independent burners that sit directly into

the hob with no surround.

INDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

If you’ve never cooked on induction, you’re in

for a treat. Fast, safe and easy to clean, it’s very

efcient, with even basic models boasting digital

displays and timers that switch of burners

when fnished. Spend a little more and you’ll be

able to programme individual rings to bring a pan

to the boil, simmer and turn of automatically,

and even heat multiple pans at diferent

temperatures using just one heat source. These

large ‘zoneless’ cooking areas work like the hot

plates used in professional kitchens, so if you

move a pan, the hob tracks it and maintains

a consistent temperature. Alternatively, look to

ABK hobs are fush-mounted into your choice of worktop, withbespoke options available. Thisthree-burner design costs £1,850

Cook delicious Asiandishes using Miele’s

KM6356 induction hobwith integrated wok

zone, £2,950

Mix and match with Caple’s

Domino range.From left: C993Ggas-on-glass, from

£441; C992Iinduction hob,

£570; C995 Tepanhob, £1,143; C930I

induction wok hob, £1,106

Retro meets modern with Elica’s Diva island remote-controlledhoods, around £975 each, which also boast task LED lighting

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Italian brand Foster, which ofers a modular

induction hob with individual round plates that

can be arranged in a confguration of your

choice. It’s available with three or four modules

and in black or white glass. Induction hobs don’t

generate any heat themselves, instead, a coil

of wire creates a powerful magnetic feld, which

heats the metal in the pan. As a result, it’s the

pan and not the hob that gets hot, making it

extremely safe and up to 90 per cent efcient.

Induction hobs can only work with pans that

have a ferrous metal base (one that contains

iron), so stainless steel and cast iron can be used

but copper, glass and aluminium can’t. The

easiest way to fnd out whether your pans are

suitable is to test them using a fridge magnet – if

it sticks, you’re ready to cook.

THE DOMINO EFFECT

Domino hobs give you the chance to

personalise your very own workspace to suit

your style of cooking. These narrow hobs are

designed to sit side by side and allow you to

mix and match wok burners, induction hot

plates and standard gas rings, as well as getting

creative with barbecue grills, griddle plates,

steamers and even deep-fat fryers. Virtually

every manufacturer has a selection of matching

models, allowing you to come up with a

tailor-made cooking station. The majority of

people opt to have three domino hobs: twin

induction rings, a powerful wok burner and a

griddle plate, for instance, or a single wok

burner mounted alongside a standard four-

burner induction hob. Domino designs are

signifcantly more expensive than basic

hobs, and bear in mind that you’ll need

individual gas or power supplies for each one.

At the very pinnacle of luxury hob design,

you’ll fnd companies such as La Cornue

creating bespoke cooktops that even the

professionals lust after. Measuring up to

3.8m in length and made from a single sheet

of 4mm stainless steel, they can be tailored

to the most exacting specifcations.

Get a professional look with the Barazza

LAB 1PLB5 90cm gas hob, which is

seamlessly welded into a Barazza satin-fnish

stainless steel worktop, £2,244.37, Euroline

Wolf’s Domino two-burner ICBCT15G, £1,740, ofers pin-point temperature control

Patricia Urquiola’sCast Line range of

built-in hobs for Bekostarts from £299

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Coming next month: Entertain like a professional

E X T R A C T O R F A N SA N D C O O K E R H O O D S

CarEFul CalCulaTIONs

In order to choose the best performing hood

to suit your kitchen, you need to measure the

volume of the room (H x W x L) and multiply

this fgure by 12. This will give you the number

of times the air needs to be cleaned in one hour.

For example: a kitchen measuring height

2.5m x width 4m x length 5m = 50m3 –

optimum extraction rate required: 50 x

12 = 600m3/h. Your kitchen company or

appliance sales team will be able to give you

advise on selecting the right model.

The Fly hood from Best is an impressivearchitectural ceiling-mounted statement. Made

from stainless steel and glass, it has 940m3/hextraction and six low-energy lights, around £1,000

ExTraCTOr FOrMaTs

Chimney hood

This is the most popular model and comes in

a huge range of styles and sizes. Look for inverted

designs that help small spaces feel open.

island hood

These always make a statement. Suspended

chandelier designs from brands such as Falmec

and Air Uno are a feature in their own right – and

they don’t need a ducting pipe. These recirculating

hoods don’t ofer professional extraction, but

remove grease using washable flters.

downdraft extraCtor

The downdraft – try Gaggenau and De Dietrich –

sits inside the worktop, with most models popping

up when in use, to remove steam and grease before

it escapes into the room. It’s ideal for island units

or vaulted ceilings. Caple now ofers an induction

hob with a built-in downdraft extractor.

in-Ceiling island extraCtors

These fush-mounted designs ofer powerful

performance and task lighting. ‘An in-ceiling

extractor is installed within a false ceiling

to hide the motor,’ explains Stuart Frost of

De Dietrich. ‘Ideally situated over an island,

they extract naturally rising odours’

smart Control

Several brands, including Miele and AEG, boast

hoods and hobs that communicate wirelessly,

adjusting extraction according to hob temperature.

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NEED TO KNOW

ExTracTiON raTE Every type of cookerhood has a fgure that’s shown in m3/hr. Thehigher the rate, the more times the air in yourkitchen will be cleaned.

mOuNTiNg islaND aND

chimNEy ExTracTOrs Most standardmodels will need mounting 65cm above a gashob and at least 43cm above an induction. Withinduction hobs, vapours dissipate more widelythan they do with a gas model. For example, a60cm induction hob should have a 90cm hood,

while a 75cm hob will need a 110cm hood. Lookfor dishwasher-safe flters as these will be theeasiest ones to clean. Alternatively, take a look at some of the charcoal flters that can be ‘refreshed’ under the tap.

NOisE lEvEls This is important, especiallyin an open-plan scheme where the kitchen is alsoused as a social space. Look for the Quiet Marklogo or a dB (decibel) rating of below 60dB (thebest are around 35dB) to ensure your extractionsystem won’t kill of the conversation.

DucTiNg pipE Wherever possible, thisshould be used to extract the grease and smellsfrom your cooker hood to the outside of thehouse. Always use the most direct route possibleand choose the correct diameter ducting with theminimum number of bends.

ThE righT siZE aND shapE Theducting pipe should not exceed 5m in lengthand should be reduced by 1m for every 90-degree bend. Smooth, round ducting isbetter than fexible, ridged piping.

‘With induction hobs offering 56% more energy efficiency and

36% faster heating than gas models, those Who try induction

rarely go back to gas or electric’ Salah Sun, Bekof

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Miele’s DA2900 ceilinghood, £2,425, is available in

glass or stainless steel panelsand can be ftted fush for a sleek, unobtrusive fnish

Air Uno’s Chopin downdraftextractor, £777.60, stays

hidden in the worktop

Beko’s Cast Line four-speed CWB9831ANP hood has

handy in-built storage, £879

Electrolux’sstylish 50cmEFA50700K hood, £799,is ideal forsmall spaces

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sound & vision… As more of us

embrace open-plan living, integratedtechnology and wireless broadband is

revolutionising the way we entertain at home

This kitchen features in-ceilingspeakers, full lighting control via a

touchpad and two back-to-back55in televisions to allow viewing

from either side of the room. a similar set-up would cost

from £30,000, cedia UK

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INTEGRATED

ENTERTAINMENT

Think about integrated technology

in the same way you would plumbing

or electrics. If you treat it as an

afterthought, you’ll be faced with

the time-consuming task of

searching for ways to conceal cables

and boxes. Using a combination

of hidden speakers, discreet cables

and computer media servers will

allow you to access your home

entertainment through a tablet

computer or hi-tech wall controller.

Look for designs by companies

such as AWE and Konnectiv, which

enable you to play your favourite

music at the touch of a button.

Furthermore, talk to a home-

automation specialist – for a useful

list, visit Cedia.co.uk. A number

of kitchen manufacturers are now

incorporating up-to-date technology

into their cabinets. Magnet Kitchens

ofers the Soundbar, a wireless

Bluetooth speaker that slots

seamlessly into a run of wall units,

while the user-friendly S1 scheme

from Siematic has the option of

a built-in iPod dock and even a

touch-screen tablet computer.

WIRELESS LIVING

You don’t need to install a new

kitchen to enjoy the latest music

technology. Smart wireless systems

can ft neatly into your existing space

and totally transform how you

entertain at home. The easiest way

to listen to your digital music

collection, or stream music from

the internet, is through Bluetooth.

Prices range from around £30 to

£500. Some Bluetooth devices

are just speakers, such as the

portable Ted Baker Fastnet, while

others will have clock and DAB

radio functions – try the Rob Ryan

designed Pure Evoke D2. Plus, any

smartphone or tablet can be used to

stream music to a Bluetooth device.

BRANchING ouT

Bluetooth doesn’t ofer multi-room

connectivity, so reconnecting your

smartphone to a diferent speaker

is necessary if you move between

rooms. The MiPow Playbulb is great

for keeping the kitchen clutter-free

as it combines a Bluetooth speaker

and app-controlled LED lighting in

one. And if you’re planning a party,

you can even have disco lights

Thanks to faster broadband, smarter gadgets and the

popularity of digital music and TV, home entertainment

is no longer restricted to the sitting room. Combine this

technology with an open-plan kitchen-diner and living

area, and you can enjoy music and movies while you cook, entertain and

relax – without an unsightly cable or speaker in view. Wireless broadband

brings music into every room, and, by using in-ceiling speakers, clever

mounts and lifts, you can completely update the way you watch TV.

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■ if you don’t have a music library, such as iTunes, you can still enjoylistening to digital songs by using an online streaming service likespotify or Google Play. For a monthly subscription (from £5), you can access millions of tunes from all genres.■ Think about wires before you build your new kitchen. Even a simpleradio has a cable, so factor it in to avoid a cluttered worksurface.■ multiple speakers carefully positioned around the room will ofercomfortable listening – even with the dishwasher running you won’tneed to ramp the music up to ear-splitting volume levels.■ look for manufacturers that ofer coordinated kitchen and living/dining room furniture. second Nature, for instance, has a range of panels for mounting a TV onto, which helps bridge the gap between functional and relaxation zones.

Need to kNow

Built-inluxurite’s built-in 17in TVhas an innovative frame that enables it to ft fushinto your existing cabinetdoor. cut a hole to ft andthe screen simply slots intoplace without taking up acupboard’s worth of space. it costs £519, luxurite.

E A S Y v I E W I n g

TVs have never been lighter or thinner, so installing one in the kitchen’s a breeze

Upliftingspecialist home automationcompanies such as TillmanDomotics and Futureautomation can supply and ft a stylish TV lift into a worktop or sideboard. at the push of a button the TVefortlessly lifts up ready forviewing, then disappearswhen not in use.

InvisibleForward-thinking kitchendesigners such as Pedini andPoggenpohl allow for a TVmounted behind a glasssplashback. if you use aspecial dark-smoked glassthe TV will remain invisibleuntil you turn it on, but youcan specify any glass colour.Visit Futurehome.co.uk.

Coordinatinga number of appliancemanufacturers are nowdesigning TVs to ftseamlessly alongside theirrange of compact 45cmovens. This not only keepsthe worktops clear fromclutter it also maintains the symmetry by using thesame-brand products. 19incaple TV470 costs £1,695.

Easy updatea stylish stand – take a lookat Twelvesouth – can turn your tablet into a hi-tech TV in a fash, especially ifyou stream content fromNetfix. alternatively, a neat,fip-down TV such as the 15in design from häfele, £278, can be easily mountedunder a wall cupboard forunobtrusive easy viewing.

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fashing in time with the music.

Alternatively, using Wi-Fi to stream

music to diferent rooms in your

house gives you total control. There

are several systems for this, such as

Apple AirPlay, Spotify Connect app,

and Sonos, plus compatible speakers

and radios from numerous hi-f

manufacturers. Mix and match

speakers and music systems to suit

each room. For instance, a portable

battery-powered design works well

in the kitchen, while larger hi-f

speakers suit living spaces.

BROADBAND BASICS

With more gadgets than ever

requiring a link to the internet,

fnding the best broadband is key.

Choose the fastest speed you can

aford (shown in Mbps). Up to

8-16Mbps is typical for everyday

packages. If you want to stream

movies and music, it’s worth paying

extra for up to 30 Mbps or using

new fbre optic services from BT

and Virgin. Be sure to choose an

unlimited data plan to avoid extra

download charges. If you have thick

walls or a large home, a Cat 5 internet

cable and extra Ethernet sockets will

help guarantee a decent reception,

wherever you are in the house. Belkin

sells a Wi-Fi range extender that uses

your existing wiring to boost your

wireless broadband signal.

TYPES OF SPEAKERS

Today’s speakers can be discreetly

placed and still produce high-quality

sound. If you want to enjoy music

in an open-plan space without the

clutter, go for a built-in design.

Bose and Kef’s fush-ftting wall

and ceiling speakers provide

far-reaching sound, but you’ll need

to connect them to a stereo. KB

Sound sells integrated in-ceiling

speakers with built-in radio and

remote control, from £180. For the

ultimate in hidden audio, Amina

speakers, around £500, are set into

the wall and plastered over – but still

sound fantastic. For a unique look,

Artcoustic’s speakers are printed

in various eye-catching designs.

Luxurite’s space-saving 17in slimline TV, £519,has a neat frame that

sits fush inside anexisting unit door

Magnet Kitchens’ wirelessBluetooth speaker, theSoundbar, £420, slotsseamlessly into a run of wall cabinets, allowing forclutter-free worksurfaces

The cordless Libratone Zipp, £369, comesin a choice of eight wool covers (availableseparately for £39) and uses Apple’sAirPlay technology to stream music wirelessly around the house

‘Wireless systems are more flexible and cost-effective than a hard-

Wired equivalent but, until the technology becomes more robust,

there remains a need for cables’ Krystian Zajac, managing director, Andrew Lucas London

amina 01480 354390,amina.co.uk andrew lucas 020 8222 6622,andrew-lucas.com artcoustic 01245 400904,artcoustic.combang & olufsen

bang-olufsen.com/enbower & wilkins

01903 221500, bower-wilkins.co.ukcedia uk cedia.co.ukcornflake 020 7323 4554,cornfake.co.ukjohn lewis 03456 049049,johnlewis.comkonnectiv technology

0114 299 7986, konnectiv.compedini 020 8549 9990,

pedini.co.ukpoggenpohl 020 7902 5245,poggenpohl.compure 0845 148 9001, pure.comruark audio 01702 601410,ruarkaudio.comsecond nature

sncollection.co.uksiematic 0161 246 6010,siematic.co.uksonos 0808 234 6596, sonos.com tile vision 0870 871 0113,tilevision.tv

tillman domotics

020 7078 9302,tillmandomotics.com tivoli 0800 047 0487,tivoliaudio.com

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upcycled pieces and bold accents add personality

and style to desiree groenendal’s dazzling scheme

in black & white

Feature Lucy SearLe Photography HoLLy Marder/avenueLifeStyLe.coM

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Future proofDesiree chose simple white

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Black beautyThe worktop blends

with the wall behind to make a bold statement

THE OWNER Desiree Groenendal, a part-time social worker and professional blogger for vosgesparis.com

HER HOME An apartment in Amsterdam’s Eastern Docklands

THE PROJECT Removing the walls between a bedroom, kitchen and sitting room to create anopen-plan living room, dining area and kitchen

ROOM SIZE 3.5 x 5.5m (kitchen only)

DESIGNER Desiree designed the room herself

CABINETRY For similar units try Metod/Förvara, £87 for a 600mm three-drawer base cabinet, Ikea

BUDGET Around £2,300 (excluding building work)

Project profile

Desiree Groenendal has lived in her Amsterdam

apartment for the past 25 years, but it was only

when her children left home that she found time to

undertake some serious renovation work. She

started by removing two interior walls to create

one large, open-plan kitchen and dining area.

With the freedom to tailor the space just for herself, Desiree

felt she could do without the vast amount of storage and worktop

space she once needed. ‘I wanted the main focus to be a table, with

all the appliances on one wall,’ she explains.

The striking two-tone colour scheme was inspired by her love of

simple understated style. ‘My entire home is monochrome, and

white kitchen cabinets are timeless and never get boring,’ explains

Desiree. ‘And, as for the wall behind them, I painted it black to give

the room some depth and used the same chalk paint on the kickboard

beneath the units, too, so it looks like they are foating.’

Desiree sourced the base units from Dutch company Bruynzeel

Keukens, and combined them with elements from Ikea, such as the

tall cupboard with built-in oven and fridge, basic cabinet handles, a

black and metal-efect laminate worktop and a dishwasher. An

upcycled old post-ofce trolley provides additional storage. ‘I found

it in a skip,’ says Desiree. ‘It had two big plastic boxes on the top,

which I replaced with tiles. The all-important kitchen table was

another fabulous fnd. ‘It’s from the army and was originally green,’

says Desiree. ‘I just repainted it in my trademark white.’

‘decluttering and forgoing

wall cabinets makes the

space look bigger’

Clean sweepDesiree has no regrets about sacrifcing storage space to have adishwasher, which is semi-integrated for a smart, streamlined fnish

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One small stepA simple galley layout with appliances all in a row keeps everything contained

in one area, saving on leg work

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The details

CABINETRY For similar units tryMetod/Förvara, £87, for a 600mmthree-drawer base cabinet; Attesthandles, £2 for two, all Ikea

SURFACES Hällestad laminateworktop, £50; Tundra fooring, £7sq m, is a good match, both Ikea.For similar wall paint try Farrow &Ball’s Pitch Black estate emulsion,£36 for 2.5 litres. Stainless-steelsplashback, £90, John Lewis

APPLIANCES Try Rutinerad oven,£350; Avkyld integrated fridge, £250, both Ikea. Stoves’ ST 1000cooker hood, £329, and Nef’sintegrated dishwasher in stainlesssteel, £419, both John Lewis, arecomparable. Classix 70cm hobwith wok burner in brushed steel,£290, Bosch, is a match

SINK AND TAP Ringskär single-lever monobloc mixer tap inchrome, £80; Boholmen single-bowl inset sink in stainless steel,£35, both Ikea

FINISHING TOUCHES For adining table like this one try OfSpecial Interest, price on request.Dining chairs, Ikea’s Sigurd, £40,is a good match; Vitra DSW chairsby Charles and Ray Eames, £329each, Heal’s; Talia chair, £95,Habitat, is comparable. Rockett St George has a similar industrial-style trolley, £249. Candlesticks,china and glassware, all Ikea.White lampshade, £4, John Lewis.Flush workshop wall light, from £155, Jielde at Holloways of Ludlow

How did you come up with the layout? I wanted everything to be on one wall to create a sense of openness. This also makes the kitchenarea more practical and easy to work in. However,if I had more space, I would probably have put thetall unit and hob on a diferent wall so that I couldhave a bit more worktop and storage space.

Is the limited storage a problem?The Bruynzeel Keukens drawers are deep and holdlots of items, and the trolley provides extra storage for crockery. But I also had a declutter before thenew units were installed. So it was a simple matter of throwing away things I no longer had space for,such as my 20 cups – instead, I kept a small selectionthat could be used for both hot and cold drinks.

You’ve combined units from diferentsuppliers, why was that?I was planning to buy the fridge and oven from Ikea,so it made sense to house those in its cabinetry. But I had also set my heart on the Bruynzeel Keukensdrawer units. I thought for long time about whetherthe two would work together and came to theconclusion that the designs were similar enough and the colours were the same. I think it’s hard to tell them apart, especially with the matching handles.

Are your worksurface options sufcient? When I’m on my own and cooking just for myself, I manage very easily. But if there are two of us, and we’re both making diferent dishes, then thekitchen does feel a bit cramped. This is where the

dining table comes in handy – I just use a cuttingboard and prepare food on there.

Why did you go for this style of worktop?Just like the tall unit, the laminate worktop was a smart, afordable solution. I chose this design in particular for its depth – I thought the thicknesswould look great against the black wall.

What about appliances?I chose a big 70cm-wide hob because I wanted a wok burner. That was the starting point for thelayout. I didn’t need a large cooker anymore and had limited free space under the worktop for itanyway, so I opted for an oven in a tall housinginstead. It’s at eye level, which is much morepractical, and beneath it is a fridge that’s largeenough for my needs – the freezer is in the garage. I also managed to ft in a dishwasher, which is a luxury I’ve never had before.

And the colour scheme?I love the serene feeling white and natural tones give.Due to the new open-plan design of the fat, it wasimportant for all of the rooms to blend together, so apale grey laminate fooring was laid throughout, andthe walls painted white with stainless-steel elements.

How would you describe your style?There’s a bit of the unexpected, with nicecombinations of materials. I like imperfection, and it’s the rough textures that I love most, such as theupcycled wooden table and trolley in the kitchen.

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Table talkThe combination ofupcycled table andmismatched chairs

create an efortlesslyrelaxed look

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Feature Melanie Whitehouse | Photography heather hobhouse

Salvaged Style

Recycled wooden

furniture and cool

reclaimed pieces

lend a rugged edge to

Catherine and James

Petre’s quirky kitchen


Good with woodRecycled timber is a running theme –

not only has James used it for cabinetrydoors, he has also cleverly crafted shelving,

plinths and a mirror frame out of wood

When Catherine and James

Petre moved into their cosy,

Victorian terraced house,

it had been painted in easy-

to-live-with, neutral shades

by the previous owners, and the small galley

kitchen with separate dining room suited them

perfectly. But their needs changed once their sons

Archie and Harry came along, and the couple

decided the kitchen could do with a makeover. The

original set-up had doors leading to the garden

and the family bathroom, therefore it was all a bit

of a squeeze, especially with two growing boys.

To gain more space, the couple decided to knock

the kitchen and dining room together and add

an extension, and with the help of architectural

designer Keith Atkinson from ATK Designs, work

was soon underway. ‘The extension’s size was

strictly limited, as the house is in a conservation

area,’ explains Catherine. ‘But despite being small,

we knew it would make it a lot easier for us to get

to the bathroom and out to the garden.’

When it came to designing the new kitchen,

the pair had an unusual look in mind. ‘I devised the

layout myself,’ says Catherine. ‘Wickes’ kitchens

can be planned online, so I cut out to-scale shapes

of the units, then had a play around. In the end, we

opted for a set of basic Wickes carcasses and James

made cupboard doors from salvaged fruit boxes.

‘We now have a unique but practical space that

interprets industrial style in a subtle way, on

a small scale. It works incredibly well in a compact

period house – my only real regret is that we should

have done it sooner,’ says Catherine.

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THE OWNERS

Catherine Petre andher husband James,the owners of vintagefurniture companyQuirky Interiors,and their children,Archie, 8, Harry, 3and one-year-oldbaby Jack

THEIR HOME A three-bedroomVictorian terracedhouse in St Albans

THE PROJECT

Turning a kitchenand dining room intoa characterful open-plan scheme


DESIGNERS

Architecturaldesigner KeithAtkinson fromATK Designs, andCatherine Petre

CABINETRY Wickes carcasseswith doors by Quirky Interiors

BUDGET £2,500 forthe kitchen units andworktops, excludingappliances, and £17,000 for thebuilding work

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place of the dark, poky rooms

that Were here before’

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What did you set out to achieve?Our main goal was to turn two separate roomsinto an open-plan kitchen-diner, gaining as much extra space as possible.

Did you have a certain look in mind?Once we’d knocked through and extended out,we were left with a long, thin area, so we wantedan uncluttered but interesting aesthetic. Wechose to hide all appliances behind unit doors,and avoid any overhead storage, too.

Where did you source the cabinetry?The carcasses are from Wickes and James madethe doors from old fruit crates. I bought all our

appliances online, most were secondhand from eBay and other online sites.

Tell us about the fooringWhen we opened up the space we kept theexisting dining room foor and supplemented it with identical reclaimed foorboards for thekitchen. We gave it two coats of white foor paint,which is bright and resilient and prevents the room from feeling cramped.

What about storage?We’ve included plenty of base cupboards foreveryday items in the design, and we storenon-essential items in a handy cupboard under

the stairs, which is accessed from the kitchen. For the walls, we opted for shelving made fromreclaimed boards, so that the kitchen feels open and airy – wall cupboards can often make a small space feel hemmed in.

How did you choose the colour scheme?If we’d decorated in a more fussy or bold way, this modestly sized mid-terrace could have feltdark and crowded. By sticking to a neutral colourpalette of pale grey-blue and white, we’ve given it a feeling of space and light. The idea was tocreate a calm, clutter-free atmosphere – despitehaving two boys and a toddler running around the place. Happily, it’s worked.

d E s I G N s O L u T I O N Cather i ne explai ns É

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The layout


CABINETRY For similar carcasses try Wickes’ Galway, a 400mm unit costs£47. Quirky Interiors doesn’t undertakewhole kitchens, but can make vintage-style cupboards and made-to-measurefurniture, prices on request

SURFACES Limestone worktop in Mocca Creme, £136sq m, Puldin.Pointing foor paint, £56 for 2.5 litres;wall paint, Cornforth White estateemulsion, £36 for 2.5 litres, both Farrow & Ball

APPLIANCES For a similar range cooker try Fleet 90cm twin, £3,199, Britannia.Fully integrated fridge-freezer, £950,

Nef. Fully integrated dishwasher, £286, Whirlpool. Fully integrated washer dryer, £520, Zanussi

SINK AND TAPS Twyford Belfast sink, from £135, Plumb Nation, has this look.For a similar monobloc tap try Ludlow in chrome, £186, Abode

FINISHING TOUCHES Mirror around £200, Quirky Interiors. Ottava, £32, Ikea,is a good match for the pendant light.Take a look at Nkuku wire shelf rack, £60, Notonthehighstreet.com. All Posterssell a selection of vintage-style metalsigns, price on request. 50s Electric wall clock, £66, Newgate, is comparable

The details

Gather roundJames made a diningtable to match the units. Mismatched old stoolsadd to the laid-back feel

Pure and simpleCreamy limestone worktopscreate a clean, sleek contrast

with the rustic wood

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Conservation pieceA Philippe Starck island is the striking centrepiece of this kitchen, which

was designed to work in harmony with its Grade II listed surroundings

Feature jane crittenden Photography james french

The right note‘I chose the island because the

trumpet-shaped feet are such agreat architectural feature in

the room,’ says Julia

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When Julia Elward and her partner

Andrew Collin bought their Grade II

listed house in Brighton, it came with

many responsibilities. Even changing

the narrow kitchen meant closely

involving a council conservation ofcer. ‘We wanted to knock

through to the dining room,’ says Andrew. ‘But frst we had to

prove there had been an opening there in the past.’

Julia and Andrew worked with architect Corin Morton

from CDMS to help them get listed buildings consent. With a

bit of investigating, they found evidence of an old opening,

which meant they could go ahead with their plans. The former

dining room would become the preparation and eating area,

and the old kitchen used for storage. However, the conservation

ofcer also had a say in the design. ‘He didn’t want multiple

cupboards to swamp the space and cover up the walls, but this

wasn’t ever an issue,’ explains Julia. ‘There’s only one clear wall

because of the freplace and windows, and the new opening.’

The couple asked Corin to come up with a layout for the

kitchen, incorporating an island and a larder. For units, they

found Starck’s Library by Warendorf, which is framed by

bookshelves. But when they went to see it on display at Das

Küchen Studio, it was too big for the room. A solution came

from the company’s kitchen designer, Silvia Vanmullem, who

showed them a similar modular style, also by Warendorf,

which they could combine with the Starck island.

Andrew and Julia are delighted with their new kitchen and

are particularly thrilled with the restored dumb waiter, which

carries plates to the living room below. ‘We love the larder, too,’

adds Andrew. ‘Corin has designed a truly unique piece and

Woodmans Construction built it to such a high standard.’

THE OWNERS

Julia Elward, a developmentdirector, herpartner AndrewCollin, a businessdevelopmentmanager, theirdaughter, Alisa, two, and children,Nico, 18, and Anna-Marie, 14

THEIR HOME Amid-19th centuryvilla in Brighton

THE PROJECT

Moving the kitcheninto the old dining

room and knocking-through to create alarger kitchen-diner


DESIGNERS CorinMorton from CDMSArchitects and SilviaVanmullem fromDas Küchen Studio

CABINETRY

Warendorf L15 withStarck by Warendorfwork module island

BUDGET Around £47,000

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Neat ideaThe bar stools have low backs so they can be pushed under the island to free up foor space when the couple are cooking

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‘we wanted a gas hob but because

extraction was going to be difficult,

we went for an induction. we’re

gobsmacked by how efficient it is’

Discreet designThe streamlined efect of the handlelesscabinetry is enhanced by sleek, stainless

steel worktops, moulded sinks and thefush-ftting induction hob

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What was the biggestchallenge in the design?The listed buildings departmentwouldn’t allow units near thearchitraves and the cabinetry had to be discreet. I always begin mydesigns by placing the appliancesfrst, so I did this and then plannedthe space around them. SV

Was it di�cult to fteverything in?Not really. I had to conceal theappliances, but it helped that therewas a utility room downstairs forthe washing machine and a freezer.Warendorf cabinets were a goodchoice as they are bespoke, so I was able to specify the exactmeasurements for each wall unit tomaximise the space available. SV

Did you incorporate anyclever design features?Julia and Andrew wanted a glasssplashback because it’s easy toclean. I suggested they put a lightbehind it so it glows; it’s a subtlefeature in a room that couldn’t betoo overt in its colour. SV

Tell us more about theunusual larderThe couple were open toambitious design, so I created a modern, sculptural object thatcontrasts with the traditionalproportions and style of the room,yet still functions as a conventionallarder. It’s fnished with a curveddoor, which has a liquid bronzelustre. There’s also a glass bandrunning around the top and thesides of the structure, which alsounderlines the contrast betweenthe old and the new, and if thelights are left on inside, the larder glows at night. CM

How does the larder stay cool?It’s set against a side wall of thehouse that rarely gets the sun. Likeany larder, it has air vents and thewalls are insulated and facedinternally with ceramic tiles. Using marble for the worktop and havinga slate foor also helps, as both staycold, even during the summer. CM

D E S I G n S O L u T I O nD es ig ners Sil v ia & Corin explain…

Ups and downsJulia and Andrew found evidence of a defunct dumb waiter, so they hada new mechanism made. It’s used tocarry food down to their living room,where they often eat in the evenings

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The details

The layout

CABINETRY Warendorf L15 smooth lacquer units inSahara; Starck by Warendorfwork module island in OpaqueWhite, £21,700, both DasKüchen Studio. Bespoke curved larder, £12,000, CDMS Architects andWoodmans Construction

SURFACES Fusion Ice glasssplashback, including LEDs, £2,300; worktops in 50mmstainless steel with integratedsinks and recessed drainer, £7,074, all Das Küchen Studio.Wall paint, Lemony claypaint,£31.18 for 2.5 litres, Earthborn

APPLIANCES Miele induction hob, £1,715, DasKüchen Studio. Combinationsteam oven in stainless

steel, plumbed in, £2,625;combination microwave oven,£2,000; warming drawer, £535; integrated larder fridge, £555; integrated dishwasher, £679; all Gagenau, fromWoodall Refrigeration

TAPS Perrin & Rowe monobloctrifow tap in chrome, £405; Perrin & Rowe Etruscan monomixer tap in chrome, £204;Quooker Q-Design-CH boilingwater tap in chrome, £750, all First Class Water

FINISHING TOUCHES MagisStool One bar stools in black,£266 each, Caz Systems. MiniSpiral light by Verner Panton,£595, The Lollipop Shoppe.Dumb waiter lift mechanism,£2,860, George Johnson Lifts

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for it in our neW kitChen’

Cool itA bespoke larder stands where theold kitchen used to be. Inside, a slatefoor, ceramic wall tiles and a marbleworktop are combined with plycabinets and shelves

Cupboard loveThe couple bought the large vintage linenpress in France many years ago. It’s idealfor storing and displaying their crockery

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COOLED, CALMED & COLLECTED

Make sure your wine, whether it’scollectable or for quafng, is

stored under the right conditions.

Focus | Design

Dedicated wine storage will keep bottles ordered,accessible and in optimum conditions

traditionally, dedicated wine storage has been purely for

connoisseurs and collectors, but it seems more of us are getting in on the

act. Put it down to home entertaining, but storage systems of all kinds, from

racks to cellars and home appliances, are showing record growth. The big

choice is between rack storage or wine coolers – also known as a chiller,

cabinet or fridge, depending on the brand. If you have a large collection, you

might opt for a combination of the two. It all comes down to storing wine at

the optimum temperature so it stays at its best and is ready to drink.

IDEAL CONDITIONS

Cellars are the favoured site for storage as wine benefts from being in a stable,

cool temperature, with good humidity and away from natural light. If your

home is blessed with a cellar, the ideal temperature for long-term storage is

12-13°C, with 50-70 per cent humidity, which is not generally a problem

in the UK. Store wine below 10°C, and it won’t mature so you’ll lose favour;

above 15°C and it will mature too quickly; while temperatures in excess of

25°C will heat the wine and cause oxidization, spoiling it completely. Most

households will also have a more immediate system in the form of a wine

rack. Aim to place it in the best conditions possible – an understairs

cupboard is ideal, while the heat of the kitchen or a conservatory should be

avoided. Use a simple stacking system that lays the bottles on their sides.

GOING UNDERGROUND

The trend for basement extensions means that a wine room or cellar can

be introduced as part of the project – London Wine Rooms and its sister

company, Oxford & London Building Company, are experts in the feld. Spiral

Fitted wine storage by John Lewis with anAmerican White Oakscallop racking system,from £1,145

Metro cherry wood winestorage and Gaggenauintegrated wine cabinet.Roundhouse kitchensstart from £30,000

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■ If you only intend to store onetype of wine, opt for a single-temperature-zone cabinet.■ Standard wine (75cl) bottlesare referred to as Bordeaux-style; champagne bottles arelarger and take up more space.■ LED lighting is heat-free and

ideal for wine cabinets.■ Vibration is to be avoided,hence the ‘anti-vibration’features on high-end coolers. ■ Shelves are usually made fromwood (often beech), but mayhave steel or metal edging.■ Store bottles horizontally so

the corks remain moist – withless chance of them drying out, shrinking and, therefore,allowing air into the bottle.■ A cellar-conditioning unit can maintain an optimumenvironment and temperaturewithin an insulated room.

■ Access must be easy and safe – don’t be tempted toconvert a space that is going to be difcult to get into.■ There are plenty of of-sitecompanies providing a winestorage service, if you have fnewines that you wish to protect.

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Spiral Cellars' space-savingunderground wine storage withmotorised retractable trapdoor.Prices start at around £18,700

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Cellars ofers a neat option – a Dia1.5m concrete cylinder that can be drilled

into the ground indoors or out and which has easily accessible wine bins

arranged around a spiral staircase. The cellar is accessed by a trapdoor and

there's a range of depths available, providing storage for up to 1,500 bottles.

The company can also create standard, above-ground bespoke wine rooms.

‘Traditional racking can’t always guarantee ideal conditions for wine

storage, but dedicated cabinets and purpose-built cellars can,’ says Lucy

Hargreaves, co-director of Spiral Cellars. ‘The vibration can be controlled,

as can the optimum humidity and temperature levels.’

made TO ORdeR

There are several specialist companies that can build bespoke storage

to ft any room in your home. John Lewis now ofers the service within its

ftted furniture department, featuring a range of materials, price points

and the option of cooling units and cellar conditioners. Specialist company

Wineware provides traditional-style racking, which is specifc to bottle

sizes, confgured to suit the space available. Its range spans simple racks

to entire room solutions. If you're looking for simple storage without

temperature control, your kitchen company should be able to help with this.

‘The classic option is criss-cross boxes. These are ideal if you tend to buy a

couple of cases of the same wine – each cubby can have a reference number

that relates to a list on the wall,’ suggests kitchen and furniture designer

Matt Podesta. ‘The second option is an individual hole for each bottle,

which looks professional but is labour intensive and, therefore, expensive.’

COOLeRS, CHILLeRS & CaBINeTS

Specialist wine appliances come in a huge range of shapes and sizes – try

Eurocave for professional-style storage – its new Revelation range stores

74 to more than 200 standard bottles on a W68cm x D69cm footprint.

Specialist chillers generally have glass doors with stainless steel framing, and

wooden racks, usually beech. As well as temperature, the crucial features are

vibration control to ensure minimum sediment disturbance, UV flters on

glass doors to protect from sunlight, and humidity and ventilation controls.

Choose from single temperature, two to three temperatures (for red, white

and sparkling) or multi-temperature, which is for more precise requirements,

including long-term storage, depending on what you want to store.

IN THe KITCHeN

If you would like to include a wine chiller as part of your kitchen, the major

built-in appliance companies now include models in their ranges for a

matching fnish. Standalone chillers vary from a narrow 14.5cm-wide

undercounter option that stores seven bottles to sizeable cabinets, often

chosen to match the fridge freezer – try Sub-Zero. Do consider how much

wine you will realistically store. As a rule of thumb, a 60cm-wide foor-

standing, tall wine cooler will hold around 99 bottles; a 60cm-wide

undercounter model will hold around 46. Other popular formats include

American-style fridge freezers that include a wine cooler element – John

Lewis has models from £2,999. Also consider Fisher-Paykel's CoolDrawer,

which allows you to set the temperature for each individual compartment.

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LEFT This white leatherbench complements thewalnut table and blendswell with the pale scheme

RIGHT modulnova’sLight kitchen shows how a low-level dining area atthe end of an island can be a clever use of space.modulnova is availablefrom DesignspaceLondon; kitchens startfrom £25,000

CENTRE RIGHT

Banquette seating nestledwithin an L-shaped islandcreates a sociable seatingspace at the heart of thisfamily kitchen

FAR RIGHT a centralpedestal on a round tableensures no-one gets stuckwith straddling a leg

with the advent of open-plan living, the

formal dining room has all but disappeared, the

space now procured to enlarge the kitchen and

create a place where everyone can gather. Today,

it’s all about eating in the kitchen, where cooks

can maintain contact with guests when

entertaining, and where it’s easy to keep an

eye on the kids when prepping family meals.

The kind of dining area you create really

depends on your taste, lifestyle and the size of

the space available. A long refectory-style table

with ample seating is great for gathering the

whole family together and for casual dining, but

if you entertain a lot, you might want something

more glamorous. Where space is at a premium,

look at built-in seating such as a banquette to

make the most of every inch and to keep the

dining area contained. And, if you have a young

family, prioritise practicality – there’s nothing

to stop you having sleek, smart and gorgeous

furniture, but keep it looking that way by

ensuring all surfaces are easily wiped clean.

su r face m at t er s

There is a vast choice of tables available to suit

every style and budget. Your space and the

number of people you tend to cater for will

inform your choice, but do think about how

the size and shape of your furniture will work

with the scale of the room – it needs to be in

proportion. Extending tables are the most

versatile option; round ones can be more

convivial for up to eight; and beyond that,

a long rectangle ofers more accessible space.

Design shops, furniture specialists and

department stores all ofer a great deal of choice

and, with the formal dining room falling out of

fashion, antique and second-hand retro pieces

are very afordable. If you’re struggling to fnd

what you want, consider commissioning a

custom-made piece. Find a furniture-maker

on The Guild of Master Craftsmen’s website,

fndacraftsman.com, or discuss designs

with your bespoke kitchen company.

Pull uP a Pew

Often it’s the seating that delivers the most

impact. The current trend is for completely

mismatched chairs, each one diferent, but you

don’t have to go that far. Modern designs will

sit quite happily with a rustic farmhouse table,

while metal or painted ones work well alongside

wood. Upholstered chairs are the exception,

as they look better with a more formal table.

If you have a very striking table, perhaps

something with a dynamic shape or brightly

painted legs, it’s a good idea to make the seating

recede. In this case, keep the style simple and

choose a colour that is similar to the foor shade

– dark grey on a slate foor, wood on wood or

‘Eating in thE kitchEn is a grEat way to kEEp guEsts with us

whilE wE cook, and an informal approach puts thEm at EasE’

Designer Laurence Pidgeon

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n Built-in seating uses every inch and can work around trickyfeatures such as central pillars.n consider extending a long islandwith a lower-level dining table.n Banquettes make good use of corners or can be positionedalong the back of an island, with the cabinetry as a back rest.Access can be tricky, though.n Benches accommodate morediners, and the area below ftteddesigns can be used for storage.n On the table, allow a minimumof 60cm per place setting; theaverage table height is 75cm.n choose practical fabrics forupholstered furniture and treat withstain- and water-repellant protection.n In small schemes, choosedesigns that coordinate with yourkitchen for clutter-free simplicity.n ensure you have clearancethrough hallways for large pieces.n Folding or stackable chairs canbe used to boost space as needed.

white on a pale foor, for example. In a small

room, try benches or a banquette, which

is essentially a bench seat with a back fxed to

the wall. Cushions and upholstered fnishes

can all add comfort, but any good chair should

ofer ample support through its design.

the Perfect sPot

Not all rooms will allow the luxury of choice, but

if you are planning furniture in an open space,

think about the following: where possible, site

the table in natural light and with a view –

sitting there ofers the longest opportunity to

take in surroundings, and it should work at all

times of day and evening. Try to avoid putting it

in a thoroughfare – it’s annoying for both those

eating and anyone trying to get past – and place

it within view of the kitchen, but not so close

that it hampers the cook’s movement. In smaller

rooms, one end or a corner provides a dedicated

area. In large, square rooms, the best available

spot may be in the centre where the table can

double as a prep zone, but make sure there’s

enough chair clearance – allow 60cm – and

avoid placing seats with their backs to the oven

or other danger hotspots. A rectangular or

L-shaped island with enclosed banquette

seating is an excellent use of this kind of space.

DesigneD in style

Whether it’s in the centre or in a corner, aim to

anchor the dining area in the room. Big or bold

tables may not need much help, but a change in

fooring or a large (and cleanable) rug, can create

some boundaries. Corner dining areas can be

given a whole mood of their own with a dedicated

wall fnish – mirrors are excellent at increasing

the sense of space and boosting light, but choose

soft, distressed glass for a relaxed, less austere

fnish. A wall of art is a great way to add

personality and create a focal point.

setting the scene

A considered lighting scheme is a must. Choose

a striking pendant ftting to draw the eye, or

try a strip of LEDs or uplighters along the top

of banquette seating to cast a warm, soft glow.

For a relaxed and welcoming mood, go for a

combination of ambient sources, and make sure

the whole illumination system is controllable.

That way you can dim lights in the functional

part of the kitchen while washing the dining

space in soft light. Look for LEDs with a warmer

temperature of around 2,700K. If the dining

table is to be used for work, wall lamps and

overhead spots can deliver a clean, bright

light to prevent eye strain in the evening.

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a new shop in London’s Notting Hill displaying his fun furniture and irreverent homewares. And if you love his look, there’s a

complementary in-home design consultation service to guide you to your own interior nirvana, 287-289 Westbourne Grove,

London W11 2QA, 020 7727 0600, uk.jonathanadler.com.

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These simple side plates arehandmade in Switzerland from

coloured porcelain. Left unglazed,their elegant surface will elevate even

the humblest piece of toast to newheights. By Golden Biscotti, in light

grey, dark grey or black, D15cm,£34, Clippings, 020 7060

7422, clippings.com.

BACK to BASiCS

Fans of the cult grocer, Melrose andMorgan, will be pleased to see thisculinary compendium hit the shelves. Tracing the origins of many of our dietary staples, Good Food

For Your Table: A Grocer’s Guide (£20, Saltyard Books) explains how to choose and store the best produce,buy in season and rustle up tasty meals.Purchase this book for the special price of £16, inc UK p&p, subject toavailability, by calling 01235 827702 and quoting ref: MELMORG.

FreSh tAlent This autumn, Heal’s iscelebrating the 10th anniversary of Heal’s Discovers– the fabulous programme devised to unearth andnurture new design talent. Its early years brought us Russell Pinch and Donna Wilson and, this year’sline-up, chosen from four universities, includes SamLloyd’s gorgeous Sand Cast kitchen stools in oak andaluminium. From £225, 196 Tottenham Court Road,London W1T 7LQ, 020 7896 7451, heals.co.uk.

PEaCE and JOY

Find unique gifts and one-ofpieces for your new kitchen atThe Craft Centre and Design

Gallery, underneath The Leeds City Art Gallery. From 1 November until 10 January2015, 30 designer-makers are

selling handmade kitchen andtableware, ornamental objectsand jewellery at the ChristmasFair. Entry is free. The Cultural Quarter, Leeds LS1 3AB, 0113

247 8241, craftcentreleeds.co.uk.

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Overlooking the Severn Estuary atPenarth, restaurant James Sommerinis the new venture from the formerMichelin-starred Welsh chef and hiswife, Louise. With nine sumptuousguest rooms, it’s a great escape forfoodies and James’ imaginative menuuses the best local produce. Frommonkfsh and langoustines to Welshlamb and locally made cheeses,there’s a raft of seasonal dishes onofer, as well as taster menus. Roomsfrom £150 per night, The Esplanade,Penarth CF64 3AU, 029 2070 6559,jamessommerinrestaurant.co.uk.

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BRUSH UP YOUR SKILLS

Located in a former country pub in the pretty village of Abinger in Surrey, the Abinger Cookery School has now broadened its ofering to include one and two-day

courses, as well as residential Chalet Cooks courses. Learn butchery skills, seafood secrets or how to create

dinner parties to impress. Courses from £135, Guildford Road, Abinger Hammer, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6RZ,

01306 730470, abingercookeryschool.com.

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Make it dryKeep your favourite cocktailrecipes to hand with thesecharming tea towels from theNational Theatre gift shop. Withquotes from famous flmmakers,they’re a fun addition to thekitchen, so choose your tipple toenjoy once the chores are done,£12.50 each, 020 7452 3456,nationaltheatre.org.uk.

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INSPIRATION

From classic design ideas to the latest looksfor autumn and winter, Housetohome hasdecorating galleries for every room in the

house, including stylish ways to update yourhome for the upcoming chilly months. Be

inspired at housetohome.co.uk/home-ideas.

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Kent-based Spicers of Hythe has awonderful selection of gift sets, packedwith quality produce. They start under£20 and larger sets, such as the Boxing Day Gift Hamper (shown here), £60, will make you very popular with your host. For festive gift sets, place your order by midday, 18 December.Delivery costs from£7.14, spicersof-hythe.co.uk.

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Harrogate-based Bettys always deliverson quality and style, and this year’shamper selection includes a Gentleman’sSelection, £25, with cake, marmalade,gingerbread and chocolate. Or spoilsomeone with the Speciality FestiveSelection Box, £85 – it’s packed with a fabulous range of chocolates, biscuits, jellies, along with cofee and port. Last orders 22 December,delivery from£6.95, 0800456 1919,bettys.co.uk.

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Christmas will be with us in no time and,if you’re planning on giving a hamper orfoodie gift box, now’s the time to order.Carluccio’s is always reliable for its greatchoice of stylish packages at reasonableprices. The Festa dei Limoni, £30, including tagliolini pasta, lemon oil, lemon torrone and babà al limoncello (little cakes soaked in liqueur), is just one of the many gifts boxes available at carluccios.com.

Seasonal spiritStock up for Christmas and be among thefrst to enjoy a new range of artisan spiritstraditionally crafted at the Lakes Distilleryin Cumbria. Distilled using water from theRiver Derwent, there is an award-winningwhisky, an inaugural vodka, and unique ginmade with local botanicals, such as juniper,bilberry and heather. Each of the spirits ismade in small batches without additivesand has its own local characteristics andaromatic favours, £32.45 for a 70cl bottle,01768 776916, lakesdistillery.com.

GET READY FORCHRISTMAS

A sure-fre way to get in a festive mood is to createyour own decorations and make traditional

celebratory cakes and bakes, and what betterplace to do it than at one of the National Trust’sbeautiful historical houses? From Cumbria to

Cornwall, throughout November and Decemberthe well-loved charitable organisation will behosting dozens of nationwide workshops in

wreath making, festive foliage, seasonal bakingand much more. Prices from £3, booking

essential. Find a full list of venues and events atnationaltrust.org.uk/events.

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ABIGAIL AHERN

137 Upper Street, London N1 1QP,

020 7354 8181, abigailahern.com

Established more than a decade ago by the eponymous stylist, designer and author,this cavernous cult boutique boasts a designschool, where you can pick up tips and tricksfrom the founder. Abigail is renowned for herclever approach to mixing moody shades withpops of bright colour, plus quirky furniture,homewares and objets. Now she has launched a paint range and an online shop with an artisan food section – ideal for festive treats.

ABODE

32 Kensington Gardens, Brighton

BN1 4AL, 01273 621116, abodeliving.co.uk

Brighton has no shortage of independentinteriors boutiques and this stalwart store is arguably one of the city’s most popularhomeware haunts. For more than a decade, it has ofered a curated collection ofcontemporary soft furnishings, lighting,accessories and decorative items byindependent designers and established brandsfrom the UK and Europe, including DonnaWilson, Iittala, Timorous Beasties and SCP.Have a look at the wedding list page for clevergift ideas that would suit other occasions, too. If you’re not Brighton-based, there’s asecond Abode store in London’s Chiswick,plus a good selection on its website.

BLODWEN

01239 710859, blodwen.com

This charming online store, based in CardiganBay, is a champion of traditional Welshartisanal crafts. Drawing upon age-old countrycustoms, the furniture and homeware

collections are designed by founder DeniseLewis and her team. Beautifully made by local craftspeople from natural materials, they are a wonderful twist on a rich heritagewith a simple utilitarian feel.

CLIPPINGS

020 7060 7422, clippings.com

Gathering pace in its frst year, this newcomerhas fast become a popular online destinationfor design afcionados. Part magazine, partshop, it ofers a wide selection of handpickedfurniture and accessories from the world’sleading design talent (both established and emerging), including Barneby Gates, Niki Jones and Ali Miller. Products are on-trend, innovative and interesting.

DARKROOM

52 Lamb’s Conduit Street, London WC1N

3LL, 020 7831 7244, darkroomlondon.com

Set up in 2009 by Rhonda Drakeford and Lulu Roper-Caldbeck, the Darkroom mission is to champion the work of unknown designersand craftspeople from around the world. With an emphasis on the boundaries betweeninteriors, fashion, art and design, there’s astriking mix of home accessories, artwork and jewellery in bold colours, graphic printsand geometric shapes, plus an excellent a range of own-brand homewares.

DECORATOR’S NOTEBOOK

0845 474 1747, decoratorsnotebook.co.uk

Former magazine stylist Bethan John and herbrother Joe launched their online shop, basedin the Somerset countryside, last year. With a shared passion for natural materials andthoughtful design, the duo has curated the

lovingly crafted work of a small selection of artisans, which includes handcarvedwooden bowls, organic linen napkins andhand-embroidered cotton cushions.

DESIGN VINTAGE

84 Lowther Road, Brighton BN1 6FL,

01273 558675, designvintage.co.uk

KLC-trained interior designer Lisa Brassalways considered sourcing original pieces the best part of any project, and her masterplan was to ofer a collection of vintage, retro and industrial furniture mixed withmodern design all under one roof. Whetherbrowsing in the Brighton shop or online, you’ll fnd a varied selection of stylishaccessories and delightful objects that are perfect as gifts or for your home.

FOLKLORE

193 Upper Street, London N1 1RQ,

020 7354 9333, shopfolklore.com

‘Better living is possible through design’, is the ethos promoted by the owners of this popular Islington store. At Folklore, theecology and ethics behind a product areconsidered as much as its craftsmanship,durability and quality. Products are selectedfrom designers who share the samephilosophy, and each has a natural simplicity,whether it’s handcrafted stoneware, recycledpaper pendants or custom-made vintage linen cushions. You can shop online, too.

THE HAMBLEDON

10 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire

SO23 9ES, 01962 890055, thehambledon.com

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Designer accessories addthe perfect fnishing touchand make great gifts. Trythese outlets for ideas

Craftsmanship, simplicity,durability and quality arethe mainstay of Folklore’seco-friendly oferings

Find beautiful one-ofpieces sourced in the UK,Europe and beyond atTwo Sisters Home


this mini department store has recentlyentered the online world, so more of us canenjoy its oferings. Here, you’ll fnd Falconenamelware, milk glass tumblers, Weckstorage jars and other retro-style kitchen and tableware, alongside pretty candlesticks,vases, prints and posters. A second outposthas just opened at the sumptuous CowleyManor Hotel, near Cheltenham.

HOLLY’S HOUSE 283 New King’s Road, London SW6 4RD,

020 7736 2222, hollys-house.com Interior designer Holly Wick burst onto the scene with her online shop and Fulhamshowroom in late-2011. At this emporium ofgorgeousness, expect to fnd a stylish mix of one-of vintage and retro furniture sourcedin France and Belgium. There’s also quirkykitchenware, storage solutions, rugs, lightingand accessories from chic Scandi brands,including Ferm Living, Bloomingville andMuuto, as well as a host of UK designers. A design and styling service is also on ofer.

HUS & HEM

12 High Street, Ledbury HR8 1DS,

01531 631044, husandhem.co.uk

In just fve years, Hus & Hem (house andhome in Swedish) has established itself as ago-to place for smart, modern Scandinaviandesign. Founders and friends Jill Studer and Louise Little scour Sweden, Finland,Norway and Denmark for stylish furniture and beautiful fnishing touches. From fun,vibrant screen-printed textiles and prettypatterned ceramics to unusual lighting and pared-down furnishings, there’s asmorgasbord of choice to delve into.

NORDIC HOUSE

01872 223220, nordichouse.co.uk

Another trusted source of Scandinavian-inspired style, this online homewares store has a breezy, coastal feel. Chunky cable knitcushions, blue-and-white striped rugs andorganic tableware have recently been addedto its repertoire, and furniture ranges featuresimple painted chairs, timber benches, rustic tables and other larger pieces.

NORTHLIGHT

01235 848192, northlightdesign.co.uk Starting out as a Scandinavian fabric shop in Oxford, Northlight has since expanded its oferings to include gorgeous softfurnishings, lighting and accessories, and has moved its business entirely online. Head here for bright and cheery table linen,crockery and kitchenware, alongside colourfulwallpaper, wall art, rugs and more with amodern Nordic vibe. Top brands stockedinclude Marimekko and Super Living. Fabric collections are now available at theswedishfabriccompany.com.

PALE AND INTERESTING

01797 344077, paleandinteresting.com Unsurprisingly, for a former stylist andphotographer in the magazine and designindustries, husband-and-wife team AtlantaBartlett and Dave Coote have a keen eye for aesthetics. Set up as a backlash againstbland mass production, their lovely lifestyleboutique mixes function with femininity andold with new. It’s flled with rustic antiquefurniture, utilitarian lighting and prettyaccessories in natural hues, chosen ordesigned by the owners themselves.

ROSE & GREY

0161 926 8763, roseandgrey.co.uk Out of its Manchester HQ, this award-winningonline boutique ofers a carefully editedselection of modern and vintage furniture andhomewares. Guy and Lyndsey Goodger’s loveof design is evident in every product choice,from linen button-back chairs and distressedChesterfelds to reclaimed timber cupboardsand industrial chests. There’s also Duralexglassware, enamel cookware, cool prints andplenty more to add character to your home.

ROWEN & WREN

01932 847538, rowenandwren.co.uk With backgrounds in retail and design, LucyUren and her partner Graeme Purdy decidedto take the plunge a few years ago and launchthis chic online boutique. There are threefurniture collections and accessories availablein soft neutrals and natural materials, groupedtogether according to colour, fnish and style.The company has its own ranges, too, so visitfor unique fnds and unusual gifts.

TWO SISTERS HOME

3 Church Road, London SW19 5DW,

020 8605 2441, twosistershome.com

As the name suggests, sisters Natasha Sharpe and Jane Dufy-Lynch opened thiswonderful shop in Wimbledon back in 2011,and it has already established itself as avaluable source of chic interior items. Here,rustic and vintage furniture sourced in the UK, Europe and beyond rubs shoulders withstylish contemporary lighting and homewaresby Muuto, Hay and other independent brandsand interesting designers from across theworld. Now there’s also an online store.F

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kitchen source BookUseful contact details for the main kitchen companies, appliance manufacturers

and fixtures and finishes for your scheme. Find this issue’s extra stockists on page 136

COMPLETE KITCHEN SOLUTIONS

adaptations 020 8942 9868adaptations.uk.com alno 01924 487900 alnokitchens.co.ukbaker & baker 01787 279119 bakerandbaker.co.ukb&q 0845 609 6688 diy.combarnes of ashburton 01364 653613 barnesofashburton.co.ukbespoke kitchen design 0800 169 3979bespokekitchendesign.co.ukbetta living 0808 149 8214bettaliving.co.uk bohen 0800 862 0220 bohen.co.uk british standard 020 7870 7688britishstandardcupboards.co.ukbroadway kitchens 0845 505 4404kitchensbybroadway.co.uk bulthaup 0844 846 7810 en.bulthaup.comburbidge 024 7667 1600 burbidge.co.ukcaple 0117 938 1900 caple.co.ukchalon 020 7351 0008 chalon.comchamber furniture 01959 532553chamberfurniture.co.ukcharles yorke 01623 756080charlesyorke.com chiselwood 01522 704446 chiselwood.co.ukchurchwood design 01298 872422 churchwood.co.ukclayton cabinets 01363 83615 claytoncabinets.co.ukclive christian clive.comcococucine 020 8968 9555cococucine.co.ukcotteswood 01608 641858cotteswood.co.ukcrown imperial 01227 742424crown-imperial.co.uk dada dadaweb.it davonport 0845 468 0025davonport.comdesign matters 01628 531584 dmkbb.co.uk

designspace london 020 7487 5077designspacelondon.com devol 01509 261000 devolkitchens.co.ukdoca 020 3603 8835 docauk.comevitavonni evitavonni.co.ukextreme design 0845 172 8078extreme-design.co.uk fired earth 0845 366 0400 fredearth.comthe freestanding kitchen company

01787 223297 thefreestandingkitchen.comgreat british kitchens & interiors 01959 532233 handmadekitchens.co.ukgreen and fay kitchens 0800 078 7723 greenandfaykitchens.co.ukhalcyon interiors 020 7486 3080halcyoninteriors.comhandmade kitchens direct 01202475515 handmadekitchens-direct.co.ukharvey jones 0800 389 6938harveyjones.comhigham furniture 0800 047 0235higham.co.ukholloways of ludlow 020 7602 5757hollowaysofudlow.comholme tree 01530 564561 holmetree.co.ukhomebase 0845 077 8888 homebase.co.ukhowdens howdens.com ikea 0845 358 3363 ikea.comin-house 01661 842304 inhouseuk.netin-toto 01924 487900 intoto.co.ukjette kitchens 0113 232 3233jettekitchens.com john ladbury & co 01707 262966johnladbury.co.uk john lewis 03456 049049 johnlewis.comjohn lewis of hungerford 0700 278 4726 john-lewis.co.ukjohnny grey 01730 821424 johnnygrey.comkitchen architecture 01865 404960 kitchenarchitecture.co.ukkitchens international

01506 862780 kitchensinternational.co.ukkit stone 020 7371 9997 kitstone.co.ukkütchenhaus 0161 855 2743kutchenhaus.co.uklandmark 01208 73285landmarkkitchens.co.uklaurence pidgeon 020 7610 6166laurencepidgeon.comleicht leicht.comlewis alderson & co 0845 474 0854lewisalderson.commagnet 01325 469441 magnet.co.ukmark david 01279 868500 markdavid.co.ukmark wilkinson furniture 01380 850007 mwf.commartin moore & company 0845 180 0015 martinmoore.commasterclass kitchens 01792 790088 masterclasskitchens.co.ukmatthew marsden furniture 01257 450413 mmfurniture.co.ukmccarron & co 01380 859299mccarronandco.commereway kitchens 0121 706 7844merewaykitchens.co.ukmetris 01325 505590 metriskitchens.co.ukmowlem & co 020 7610 6626mowlemandco.co.uk neil lerner 020 7433 0705 neillerner.comneptune 01793 427300 neptune.comnew kitchens 01462 812826 newkitchens.ltd.uk ngi design 01780 766899 ngidesign.co.uknolte 01707 290444 nolte-kuechen.deparapan 01482 440680 parapan.co.ukpedini 020 8549 9990 pedini.co.ukplain english 01449 774028plainenglishdesign.co.ukpodesta 01494 677770 podesta.uk.compoggenpohl 020 7224 1986 poggenpohl.depoliform uk 020 7368 7600 poliformuk.comporcelanosa 0800 915 4000porcelanosa.com/uk

prentice 01827 287387 prentice.co.ukrational gb kitchens 0114 255 8008 rationalgb.comrencraft 01732 762682 rencraft.co.ukrichard baker furniture 020 8336 1777richardbakerfurniture.co.ukroundhouse 020 7297 6220roundhousedesign.comscavolini scavolini.usschmidt 01634 311247 s chmidt-kitchens.com schÜller 00 49 98 25830 schueller.desecond nature 01325 505539sncollection.co.uk siematic 0161 246 6010 siematic.comsilkwood 01763 848853silkwoodbespoke.co.uksimon taylor furniture 01296 488207simon-taylor.co.uksmallbone of devizes 020 7589 5998smallbone.co.uksnaidero 00 39 432 063111 snaidero.itsola kitchens 020 3004 0898solakitchens.comstephen anthony design 023 9248 6478stephenanthonydesign.comst giles furniture 01494 873031stgilesfurniture.com stoneham 020 8300 8181 stoneham-kitchens.co.ukthomas & thomas 01235 851144thomasthomas.nettiles & baths direct 020 8202 2223tilesandbathsdirect.co.uktom howley 0161 848 1200tomhowley.co.uk underwood 01296 771801underwoodfurniture.com valcucine 020 7436 1808 valcucine.comwickes 0845 274 1000 wickes.co.ukwoodstock furniture 020 8876 0131woodstockfurniture.co.uk wren 0845 404 1000 wrenkitchens.com

abode 01226 283434 abodedesigns.co.ukastracast 01274 654700 astracast.co.ukblanco 0844 912 0100 blanco.co.ukbristan 0844 701 6273 bristan.combrita 0844 742 4900 brita.co.uk caple 0117 938 1900 caple.co.ukcarron phoenix 0161 436 6280 carron.comclearwater at sterling distribution 01684 299555 sterlingdistribution.co.ukdornbracht 024 7671 7129dornbracht.co.uk

elleci elleci.com/enfalcon 0870 789 5107 falconappliances.com franke 0161 436 6280 franke.co.uk gessi 07734 954513 gessi.com grohe 0871 200 3414 grohe.co.ukhansgrohe 01372 472001 hansgrohe.co.ukinsinkerator 0800 389 3715insinkerator.co.ukitho 0845 250 8090 itho.co.ukkohler 0844 571 0048 kohler.co.ukkwc uk 020 8675 9335 kwc-uk.com

mgs mgstaps.com paini 0845 310 8059 paini.co.ukperrin & rowe 01708 526361perrinandrowe.co.ukquooker 020 7923 3355 quooker.comrak ceramics 01730 237850rakceramics.co.ukrangemaster 0870 789 6110rangemaster.co.ukrdo 01737 240403 rdo.co.ukreginox 01260 280033 reginox.co.uk

shaws of darwen 0844 840 4529shawsofdarwen.comsinks-taps.com 0845 680 8028sterling 01684 299555sterlingdistribution.co.uk teka teka.com villeroy & boch 020 8871 4028villeroy-boch.comwilliam garvey 01404 841430williamgarvey.co.ukzip 0845 602 4533 zipheaters.co.uk

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aeg 0844 561 1611 aeg.co.ukaga 0845 712 5207 agaliving.combarazza 01787 224921 barazza.co.ukbaumatic 0118 933 6900baumatic.co.ukbeko 0845 600 4904 beko.co.ukbelling 0844 815 3746 belling.co.uk best 0800 073 1003besthoods.co.ukbosch 0844 892 8979 bosch-home.co.uk britannia 01253 471001 britannialiving.co.ukcandy 01685 721222 candy-domestic.co.ukcaple 0117 938 1900 caple.co.ukcda 01949 862010 cda.eude dietrich 01256 308045dedietrich.co.ukelectrolux

0844 561 3613 electrolux.co.uk

elica 01252 351111 elica.co.ukesse 01282 813235 esse.comeverhot

01453 890018 everhot.co.ukfaber 0845 548 3130faberhoods.co.uk fagor 01256 308045 fagor.co.ukfalcon 0870 789 5107 falconappliances.comfalmec 01787 224921 falmec.co.uk fisher & paykel 0845 066 2200 fsherpaykel.co.ukfoster +39 0522.687425 fosterspa.comgaggenau 0844 892 8988 gaggenau.comge appliances geappliances-europe.comgorenje 020 8247 3980 gorenje.co.ukhaier 0845 025 3025 haier.comhotpoint 0800 092 1922 hotpoint.co.ukikea 0845 358 3363 ikea.com

ilva 0845 548 3130

ilvaappliances.co.ukindesit 0800 092 1922 indesit.co.ukjohn lewis 03456 049049 johnlewis.comkitchenaid 0800 988 1266 kitchenaid.co.uklacanche 01202 733011 lacanche.co.ukla cornue lacornue.com/enleisure 0845 600 4916 leisurecp.co.uklg 0844 847 5454 lg.com/ukliebherr

0844 412 2655 liebherr.co.ukmaytag 0844 499 0101 maytag.co.ukmercury 0870 789 5107mercuryappliances.co.ukmiele 01235 554455 miele.co.ukneff 0844 892 8989 nef.co.ukpanasonic

0844 844 3852 panasonic.co.uk

pando pando.esrangemaster

0870 789 6110 rangemaster.co.ukrayburn 0845 762 6147rayburn-web.co.uk samsung 0330 726 7864samsung.com servis servis.co.uksiemens 0844 892 8999siemens-home.co.uksmeg 0844 557 9907 smeguk.comsteel cuisine 01926 338116steelcuisine.co.uksub-zero 0845 250 0010subzero-wolf.co.ukthe corner fridge company 0845 061 6622 cornerfridge.comv-zug 0843 289 5759 vzug.co.ukwestin 01484 421585 westin.co.ukwhirlpool 0844 815 8989whirlpool.co.ukwolf 0845 250 0010 subzero-wolf.co.ukzanussi 0844 561 3613 zanussi.co.uk

amtico 0121 745 0800 amtico.comartisans of devizes

01380 720007 artisansofdevizes.combroadleaf broadleaftimber.combritannicus stone

020 7751 5962 britannicus-stone.co.ukbushboard

01933 232242 bushboard.co.ukcaesarstone caesarstone.uk.comcargo granite

01234 853439 cargogranite.co.ukclassical flagstones 0845 308 3030classical-fagstones.co.ukthe colour flooring company

020 7254 3526 colourfooring.co.ukcorian by dupont

0800 962116 corian.co.ukdeco glaze 020 8569 8585 ecoglaze.co.ukeco bycosentino

01256 761229 ecobycosentino.com/ukecora 020 7148 5265 ecora.co.ukfired earth

0845 366 0400 fredearth.comf jones cleveland 01642 241195 fjonesltd.comfloors of stone 01509 234000foorsofstone.com

forbo 0800 731 2369 forbo-fooring.co.ukgec anderson 01442 826999 gecanderson.co.ukgranite transformations 0800 822 3410 granitetransformations.co.ukharvey maria 0845 680 1231 harveymaria.co.ukjohn lewis 08456 049049 johnlewis.comkahrs 023 9245 3045 kahrs.comkarndean 01386 820100 karndean.co.uklapicida 020 3012 1000 lapicida.comlondon stone

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