Kitchens

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.

Could an orangery be the perfect place for a kitchen?

The life-affirming joy of a brilliantly bold, yellow kitchen: 'As you walk into the room, you can’t help but smile'

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.

How to transform a Victorian kitchen with bold colour and Georgian-style joinery

Georgian-style joinery and dark colours lend a cosseting feel to this farmhouse kitchen.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The life-enhancing possibilities of an outdoor kitchen

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.

A utility room that demonstrates how style and function can go hand-in-hand

Arabella Youens takes a look at a utility room which shows that practical spaces can also be beautiful.

The sitting room transformed into a kitchen-diner perfect for an Arts-and-Crafts house

It's an issue that will be familiar to many homeowners: you've found a beautiful period home, but it has a kitchen that simply isn't suited to modern family life. Amelia Thorpe discovers how one couple solved that problem while making sure the new room was in keeping with their house.

The best things to add to to your house to increase its value, from party barns to dressing rooms

The brilliant kitchen designer who scoffed at Minimalism and made rooms in which to live, laugh and love

Interior designed Mark Wilkinson died last year at the age of just 66. Giles Kime pays tribute to a brilliant man, and praises the vision he left behind.

Nine lovely kitchen islands

The design of kitchen islands is evolving fast to accommodate everything from wine fridges and seating to appliances, says Amelia Thorpe.

The Designer's Room: Victoria Meale's vision of a kitchen that's a hub for family life

Victoria Meale has created a kitchen that provides the perfect setting for family life. She explained the thinking behind it to Amelia Thorpe.