IN SHARP FOCUS

A stunning focal point will allow you to create a kitchen that draws attention to itself for all the right reasons. We inspect some stylish options....

- AMELIA THORPE

STATEMENT SUSPENDED SHELF

Draw the eye upwards and enhance the spacious feel of a high-ceilinged kitchen with a shelf that is suspended above the island. 'A decorative hanging shelf, with hidden spotlights in the base, visually anchors an island in the space and gives it the gravitas it deserves,' explains Annie Ebenston, lead designer, Blakes London. It also makes a contemporary, unusual focal point-offering a myriad of ways of displaying curated decorative objects to add extra personality and individuality to the room.' Annie suggests regularly changing the objects on display, in tune with the seasons or festivities, as a fun and cost-effective way to evolve the feel of the room.

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