Photo: Large 7 foot island with exotic wood cabients and a seamless waterfall counter edge. Large sliding barn door to separate dining/wine room from kitchen, all with great rustic floors that can take the lifestyle of a busy family with 2 teenage boys!

Candy

Kilic

Jujje Eriksson/Esoft

We’re delighted to be able to show this, our latest project in Welwyn Garden City. More than ever, we need our homes to do so much. We want the kitchens functional and beautiful, the living areas comfortable yet practical with plenty of storage - and when it’s open plan living, like this one, we want the spaces to connect in a stylish and individual way. Choosing a supplier that creates hand built, bespoke cabinets and fitted furniture is the very best way to ensure all boxes are ticked! In this project the kitchen and living areas have been hand built in a classic Shaker style which is sure to stand the test of time but with some lovely contemporary touches. The mirror splashback, in the kitchen, allows the natural light to bounce around the kitchen and the copper accents are bright and stylish and keep the whole look current. The pendants are from tom Dixon @tom_dixon11. The cabinets are hand painted in F&B’s downpipe which is a favourite, and for good reason. It contrasts beautifully with their chalky Wimbourne White and, in an open plan living situation like this, it sets the kitchen area apart from living area. At Planet we love combining two finishes. Here, the Corian worktop in Vanilla sits beautifully with the Solid oak Breakfast bar which in itself is great with a wooden floor. The colours and finishes continue into the Living Room which unifies the whole look. The cupboards and shelving are painted in Wimbourne White with accents of the Downpipe on the back panels of the shelving. A drinks cabinet has become a popular addition to our projects, and no wonder! It’s a stylish and fun addition to the room. With doors closed it blends perfectly with the run of storage cupboards and open – no detail has been overlooked. It has integrated lighting and the worktop is the same Vanilla Corian as the kitchen. To complete the drinks cupboard a scalloped oak wine rack below has been hand built by our skilled craftsmen.

Suzi Appel

Newly created walk-in larder.

The waterfall edge on the island offeres a vertical view of the Brachot Capri BQS quartz worktop. It is a lovely quartz with a fine marble effect grey and brown vein. These waterfall edges not only look great but they are so easy to clean and add a level of protection to an island that end panels don't.

Sloping skylights create a visual break between the old house and the new, flooding the open space with sunlight

Custom made kitchen from the New Hampshire Collection by Noel Dempsey Design

A beautiful Shaker kitchen painted in Shaded White and Pitch Black by Farrow & Ball. The kitchen is enhanced by the dramatic vaulted ceiling allowing light to penetrate the space.

Compact, open‑plan kitchen‑diner with crisp white cabinets and a pale blue mosaic splashback. Open shelves soften the run of units, while a round tulip table and slim chairs create a comfortable dining spot without crowding the room. Layered rugs and a simple, neutral palette keep the small Dublin apartment bright, calm, and easy to live in.

Confiserie Blush Triangle - Recylcled glass mosaic tile

A large family kitchen with breakfast bar, island and dining area leading onto a home cinema room photographed by Tim Clarke-Payton