Complex islands
One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to islands as we all have our own specific needs. Consider a modular design with space for storage, utility and seating.
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Alderley kitchen in Bone, from £15,000, Kitchen Makers
Raw wood
Wood kitchens lost their mojo for a few years but they’re back with a bang, albeit slightly paler than before. Combined with cool white appliances, worktops and tiling, raw wood is great for adding texture and character without heaviness.
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Ricco Collection Mellow Oak kitchen, from £8,000, LochAnna Kitchens
Reeded glass
Much loved in the 1950s and 1960s, reeded or fluted glass is making a real comeback, thanks to the popularity of glazed wall cabinets (less blocky in small or dark kitchens).
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Kitchen, from £25,000, Brookmans by Smallbone at Heal’s
Vinyl flooring
Hang on! Don’t switch off at the ‘V’ word – the quality, durability and appearance of vinyl flooring has come on leaps and bounds from that curling-at-the-edges stuff you might remember from the 1970s. Easy to maintain and warm underfoot, it’s a great choice if you have kids and/or pets. Plus, new tech means it looks like the real deal, too.
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Lattice vinyl tiles in Seedpod, £46.80sq m, Harvey Maria
Industrial finishes
Something about that blend of contemporary style and authentic old materials just works, whatever the age of your property. That’s why you won’t regret choosing concrete, brick, steel, reclaimed wood and factory-style lighting (in any combo you like)…
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