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DOWN TO EARTH

East meets west with this fusion of Japanese and Scandi design

Fae accent chair with black legs, £175

Ashton storage stool, £125

Pasadena table lamp, £38

Tufted Berber square cushion, £20

Wooden grazing table, £35

HOW TO style the look

Tap into the Japandi trend by

1sticking to a neutral palette of earthy tones, opting for no more than five shades to keep things understated. Get low! Keep tables, lights and

2seating close to the ground; this is a nod to classic Japanese interiors.

Houghton corner chaise sofa in tweedy blend dove, £1,499; Guava rug, from £75; Kita easy fit shade, £55; knitted pouffe, £80; cushions, from £8; appliqué pattern cushion, from £16; woven nest table, £99 for two; tufted throw, £40, all Next Green leaf print double duvet cover, £20; cushion, £7; candle, £3.50; green ridged ceramic vase, £3.50, round jute cut-out rug, £12, all Primark

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TREEHOUSE TREASURES

Create a jungle hideaway with these accessories inspired by the tropics

Coconut shell candle, £3.50 Leaf pattern wax tablecloth, £8

Green fluted glass tealight holder, £1

Warm tonal pinch bowls, pack of three, £3

Ivory rattan round wall shelf, £10

Black striped two-tone wicker baskets, set of two, £8

Wren Kitchens created a calming space for our busy family lifestyle

Leila and Carl Eldred wanted a functional, open-plan kitchen that could bring the whole family together, including their two young boys and pet dog

The family instantly fell in love with the light-toned and functional Country Ermine kitchen in Pebble when they visited Wren’s showroom

Leila is overjoyed with her new open-plan family kitchen, where everyone can spend time together

For more inspiration, search #Wrenovation

he kitchen today serves more purpose than simply somewhere

Tto cook and eat – it’s now a multifunctional space in the centre of the home, in which family and friends can spend quality time together. Expert designers at Wren Kitchens understand that everyone’s lifestyle is different, so their kitchens need to function differently, too. No matter the size of your kitchen, Wren will work with you to create a tailormade design that suits your lifestyle.

To see how Wren collaborates with their customers to create bespoke designs, check out Leila and Carl Eldreds’ family-friendly kitchen transformation. Their home is part of the #Wrenovation series, which shines a spotlight on real customer kitchen renovations.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY SPACE Leila and Carl lead a busy lifestyle at home with their two young boys and pet Rottweiler, Harlow, so a space that was calming and could bring the family together was top priority when it came to updating their kitchen.

The previous space was dimly lit and narrow with a separate dining room, so when they walked into their local Wren Kitchens showroom in Royal Tunbridge Wells they were on the lookout for a bright kitchen with a functional openplan layout. ‘We had a look around all the different kitchens in the showroom and fell in love with the Country Ermine kitchen straight away, ’ says Leila. ‘It even had a pet bed feature – I didn’t know I wanted one before’, she smiles. ‘It’s such a good idea! Now Harlow can enjoy their very own space, safely tucked away. ’

SOCIABLE LAYOUT Leila knew she wanted a large kitchen sink in the island as a focal point so she could oversee the kitchen, rather than

Maximise the social aspect of the kitchen like Leila has, with a central island that features a sink, breakfast bar and wine cooler

having her back turned while cooking and preparing meals. The couple also decided to get all new appliances through Wren. ‘We’re so happy with what we chose, ’ says Leila. ‘We’ ve got an oven that’s above the children’s reach, a dishwasher to keep on top of all the washing up, plus a wine cooler, which is great for us when entertaining – we love having people over now, ’ she adds.

FIRST-RATE DELIVERY The delivery process was another standout to Leila. ‘It was absolutely fantastic – Wren bought everything in for me, placed it where I wanted it and checked it all off, ’ explains Leila. Now, the spacious kitchen is the most used room in the Eldreds’ home, where they can eat all their meals together and entertain family and friends on a regular basis. During summer, they can open the bi-fold doors and enjoy spending quality time all together. ‘The kitchen’s really become the heart of our home now there’s so much room for both of us, the kids and Harlow – it’s perfect. ’

A pet bed is a handy feature for this busy family kitchen; Harlow now has a neat, tucked away spot in the heart of the home and it provides useful storage for their toys and bowl