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When room for displaying items is limited, think outside the box. Any spare space can be given over to shelves, even the wall underneath a staircase. Make best use of it with tailored shelving, whether you DIY or choose a bespoke solution.
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Mottled granite, stone flooring and painted cabinetry give Denise and Barry Wilson’s open-plan space a timeless look
■ Find a local tradesperson to fit an alcove with shelves at Ratedpeople.com
tHe OWNers Denise Wilson, an administrator for a trust, and her husband Barry, a retired accountant tHe HOMe a converted fourbedroom Victorian schoolhouse in Nottinghamshire tHe PrOJect Building work including an open-plan extension
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fter 23 years of living in their converted schoolhouse, Denise and Barry Wilson decided it was time to give the beautiful period building the kitchen it deserved. ‘The scheme we first put in had become tired and dated,’ explains Denise. ‘The furniture was limed oak with dark-green worktops but, from the day it was done, I wasn’t happy with it. It was cold, as there was only a plinth heater, and quite dark. In fact, there were lots of problems with the design, which we didn’t want to repeat.’ Having learnt some valuable lessons, Denise spent years researching her next kitchen, focusing on how to make a warm and bright space. Eventually, after seeing some examples in magazines, she settled on the idea of an orangery-style extension with roof lanterns to flood the kitchen with daylight. That decided upon, she started searching for a kitchen company to design it for her. ‘I looked at friends’ houses, and viewed nearby showhomes to see the kind of things that were being put in,’ she recalls. ‘Plus, I visited about 20 kitchen showrooms!’
coordinate your china
Dressers aren’t just for storage – they’re also great for showing off a collection of ceramics or accessories. Make sure they have grooved levels if you’re displaying plates, and mix and match colours and layer different pieces for a tiered effect. Pretty pastels suit country-style schemes, while bold shades add an eye-catching element to more modern kitchens.
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Kitchen nooks and crannies can become dust traps, so conceal your favourite items within a glass-fronted unit. It has the impact of an open display without the chore of frequent cleaning.
■ Chichester 5ft Open Rack Dresser hand-
painted in Honed Slate, Neptune, from £1,995. Pottery by Susie Watson Designs, from £16 for a straight mug
■ This comprises six separate shelving units with glass doors and plinths, and costs £3,745 in total from Montana
Stunning ideas for
kitchen displays Show off your best crockery, feel-good accessories and treasured mementos with a smart design solution
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No matter what style of kitchen you have, shelving can make it feel lighter and more open. A light blue overlay in this timber kitchen doubles up as a display area and provides a home for plug sockets without damaging the walls.
The Wilsons’ bespoke tulipwood furniture has been hand-painted in Arborio by Chiselwood with an island finished in French Grey by Little Greene. These soft hues help bring light to this formerly dark kitchen
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Dry goods are kept in this unit, which has a walnut interior and a doormounted rack for condiments
the right designer However, it was only when a local shop owner recommended Chiselwood that Denise and Barry paid the company a visit and they decided that they’d found the perfect people for them. ‘We knew straight away it was where we wanted to buy our kitchen,’ says Denise. ‘Designer Martin Holliday was so helpful and patient. He showed us Chiselwood’s workshop and we were impressed with the quality of the craftsmanship. I think we’d looked for so long that although I thought I knew what I wanted, I was frightened to make the wrong choice. Martin’s patience was invaluable.’ After seeing a feature in Beautiful Kitchens showing three different takes on a classic look, Denise realised that it was exactly what she
■ Panel painted in Cool Mint from the Chiselwood Paint Collection. Bespoke kitchens start from £35,000
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Sleek, modern cabinetry doesn’t have to be stark. This contoured Airsteam trailer-inspired unit boasts curves and vintage charm to add character to your kitchen, right down to classic rivets and aluminium and oak construction.
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A walnut-topped table slots neatly into one end of the island to provide a place for casual dining and is paired with comfortable chairs by Lloyd Loom
■ This open wall cupboard costs £2,360
and can be purchased separately or as part of an Air kitchen from deVOL, which starts from £25,000
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The handleless olive ash bookmatched veneered units by Koop are protected with a durable polyurethane satin lacquer. Pale composite Hi-Macs worktops add a contemporary twist to the warm wood doors
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Ash-veneer cabinetry is teamed with a blue-green glass splashback in Tara Borissow and Ben Johnson’s penthouse flat FEATURE Rachel Ogden PHOTOGRAPHY james undeRtOn
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wo years after moving into their apartment on the south coast, Tara Borissow and Ben Johnson could no longer bear the existing kitchen. ‘The rest of the flat is stunning and this area needed something just as dramatic,’ Tara explains. ‘There was a lack of storage space and not enough room to cook properly.’ Keen to have a handmade scheme from a local company, the couple asked friends for recommendations and were soon pointed in the direction of Koop, where Tara and Ben explained their requirements to designer
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Jeremy Long. After some discussion, the couple decided to change the original layout, as well as installing new cabinetry, moving the prep zone to the back of the room and creating a dining area by the front windows. While this meant relocating all the utilities, such as water and gas supplies, it enabled the design to have a peninsula at its heart. The unit could then house a hob, so that Tara and Ben would be able to cook while looking out over the dining area. Distinctive olive ash wood forms the cabinetry’s base units and open shelving,
THE FAmilY tara Borissow, a financial services director, lives with her partner Ben Johnson, a partner in a creative agency, and their one-year-old son Felix THE HOmE a two-bedroom, penthouse apartment within a converted regency townhouse in West Sussex THE PROjEcT creating a new layout in an existing room
The right pendant can transform your kitchen and give it instant wow factor. Here’s our pick of the best
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From left to right: Bubble ball, £310, Heal’s
This quirky copper pendant by Innermost is based on the design of an earring. Great for projecting a spot of light directly downwards. Why not group a few together to make an eye-catching feature?
Reproduction Frisbi, £95, Iconic Lights
Designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1978, this pendant lamp is a real classic. The hole in the centre allows light to be focused directly downwards onto a tabletop, as well as reflected upwards to subtly illuminate the rest of the room
Zalo, £100, John Lewis
This rise-and-fall, retro-influenced pendant is shown here in a pretty shade of blue. It’s dimmable and comes in a wide range of colours
Harrow, £65, Garden Trading Made from powder-coated steel, this design comes in Shutter Blue, shown, Clay and White. Perfect for giving a warm glow to a dining area
Drop 1 Grouping of 6, £584, Original BTC
Crafted from bone china, this sleek light fitting offers a simple yet elegantly effective way of adding impact to your scheme. It is also available in white and
you can buy it in different groupings, including nine and eleven
Opaline Globe, £90, Skinflint Design
This 1930s French-style pendant will bestow a period look on your kitchen and comes supplied with a new chrome-plated fitting and cable
your kitchen without overwhelming it, this light has a bright purple interior with a pale, off-white exterior. It’s made from hammered metal and also comes in turquoise, lime/khaki green, red, yellow and orange
Jasmine, £180, Bhs
Industry, £80, Habitat
Introduce a Moroccan feel with this ball-shape pendant, which is made from handcrafted steel. Look closely and you’ll see it features a delicate design of leaves and flowers to give it a softer look
Indian, £78, Lemonlu London
With a crimson interior to add a splash of colour, this gloss design by Kenneth Cole will give you a slice of city chic
This aluminium design is ideal if you’re after a utilitarian feel with a stylish twist. It’s available in two metallic finishes: copper, shown, and silver A great choice for adding colour to
Soho, £80, House of Fraser
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