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Kitchen Ideas And Inspiration

If you’ve got a rather narrow walkway in your galley kitchen then throwing a rug down can add some cosiness and make the room feel more tied together with less space. We also love how this kitchen uses downlight under the wall cabinets to maximise light and use every inch of surface space to its full potential. Flow is everything when it comes to the perfect galley kitchen and odd appliances or whitewoods sticking out can disrupt the harmony of two parallel cabinets so try integrating them if possible. The better the flow in your cabinetry, the more cohesive a space looks so your galley kitchen will use space really well and look as impressive as can be.

Without any drastic aesthetic change – the old Delft tiles above the sink survived – this Oxfordshire cottage kitchen just works and looks better thanks to Colefax designer Emma Burns. Emma brought … Read More

30 Clever Kitchen Ideas To Make Your Space Work Harder

Essential for a streamlined finish, storage systems will maximise space without negatively impacting the look and style of your kitchen. The British Standard design team are seeing an increase in cabinets being painted in bright, playful hues. As seen here, Jacqueline Mercer aka @tinyandthehouse, transformed her hand-painted British Standard kitchen by repainting the originally inky blue cabinets in a cheerful yellow. The dark, deep tones are balanced by the chrome appliances and the white walls and floors.

The level of upkeep will depend on the stone, so ask the retailer’s advice and make your choice based on lifestyle compatibility as well as aesthetics. Hardworking and high functioning, kitchens have generally focused on easy to clean surfaces but there is nothing to say these have to be plain. Approached with care, kitchens can prove surprisingly receptive to some decorative interest. A double galley allows the traditional work triangle, with a cooker … Read More