Kitchens
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How to change the personality of your kitchen with a fresh coat of paint
To accompany the launch of her new paint collection for Plain English, interior designer Rita Konig reveals the secrets of choosing colour for kitchens.
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Four beautiful kitchen islands which push the boundaries of what can be done
The enduring popularity of kitchen islands says a lot about their looks and practicality — and designers are always finding new twists. Giles Kime pics out some which have caught his eye.
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How to transform the interiors of a derelict barn into a beautiful holiday let
Pippa Paton has artfully transformed the interiors of a Cotswold barn. Giles Kime takes a look.
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How to seamlessly blend the old and new when transforming old rooms into country kitchens
Charlotte Hughes has created a family kitchen that looks as if it has evolved over time.
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How to combine the modern and classic in a comfortable, cosy kitchen
Hubert Zandberg has created an innovative kitchen in the Holland Park home of fashion editor Deborah Brett and film producer Tom Edmunds.
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Could an orangery be the perfect place for a kitchen?
A light-filled extension created the perfect setting for this sociable Berkshire kitchen.
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The life-affirming joy of a brilliantly bold, yellow kitchen: 'As you walk into the room, you can’t help but smile'
There’s no getting away from it: this is a yellow kitchen. A very yellow kitchen indeed. But there is a time and a place for everything, as Amelia Thorpe explains of the vibrant yellow which has brought this London kitchen to life.
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Canine cubbyholes: Dogs have taken over our homes — and now they're taking over our kitchens too
Country Life's interiors editor Giles Kime on a bold new idea which bows to the inevitable and gives a pair of pampered pooches their own dedicated kitchen spaces.
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From accountant's office to family kitchen: A social space with warmth and grandeur
Bunny Turner has transformed a former accountant’s office into a family kitchen by removing false ceilings, custom-ordering a table and combining classical beauty with durability.
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Art Deco kitchens: How a touch of 1920s glamour and dash can lift your most-used room
Having a touch of classic inspiration isn't necessarily about recreating a look from the past — it can be as simple as taking a few details here and there, as Giles Kime explains.
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Why the classic kitchen look will always trump the latest trends
Kitchens inspired by the past are the ones which will stand the test of time, says Amelia Thorpe.
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A new kitchen given huge character thanks to the beauty of reclaimed wood
Irene Gunter's design for this lovely kitchen in the Cotswolds integrated beautiful old timbers despite being newly installed. Rachel Leedham takes a look.
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How to transform a dark Victorian kitchen into a charming social space with bespoke joinery
Charlotte Crosland redesign project turned into an entire refurbishment when it came to this Victorian house in London, including this stunning kitchen, brightened by the addition of bespoke windows and stunning furnishings.
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How to design a truly sociable kitchen: ‘It’s hard to believe that there was a time when a kitchen was simply a room for cooking and washing-up’
Kitchens have long been the hub of family life, but designs don’t always reflect that. Amelia Thorpe spoke to kitchen designer Pippa Paton to her tips on how to create a kitchen perfectly suited to sociable living.
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A beautiful townhouse in Deal with a kitchen that mixes modern and Georgian
This town house on the Kent coast has been restored by its actor owner to create a kitchen that’s sympathetic to its Georgian roots.
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The life-enhancing possibilities of an outdoor kitchen
If you've been toying with the idea of having an outdoor kitchen put in, Giles Kime suggests that you go for it.
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Six tips to make the most of a galley kitchen
Kitchen designer Tom Howley gives advice on how to maximise style with minimum space. Amelia Thorpe reports.
