KITCHEN MAKEOVER
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RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
‘As the twin ovens, hob and extractor fan are all on one side of the island, I can easily interact with family and guests when cooking’
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‘THE ROOM REALLY FITS OUR NEEDS AS A FAMILY – NOW WE HAVE A COMMUNAL SPACE WHERE WE CAN
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‘The bronze porcelain tiles for the splashback look like rusted steel, giving the space an industrial chic look’
Carcases and white doors, from £4,000, Howdens. Glacier White Corian worktops, from £116m; bespoke oak doors and shelving, from £2,500; all Architecturall Ltd. Similar Siemens built-in single oven, £799; similar Kyla bar stool, £99, both John Lewis & Partners. Similar Cleveland Grey porcelain floor tiles, £26.40sq m; similar Forge Oxide porcelain wall tiles, £34.80sq m, both Mandarin Stone. Angel kitchen tap, £132.05, sinks-taps.com. Similar Eden oak table, £569, Tikamoon. Similar Nordmyra oak chairs, £40 each, Ikea. Similar Millbank pendant light in polymer concrete, £65, Garden Trading
Consultants, who skilfully interpreted my mood board references for a modern but practical family kitchen.
Big transformation
The new space is really quite stunning. All that wasted space has been turned to the best use possible – a place where our family can interact and cook, eat, talk and relax. Guy and I both lead busy lives working long hours, so at weekends it’s great to have an open-plan kitchen-diner where we can all be comfortable together.’ You can discover more handy tips on creating a smart kitchen-diner at idealhome.co.uk
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