UPDATE YOUR COOK SPACE

Clever ideas for revitalising your kitchen, without breaking the bank

- AMELIA THORPE

NEW WORKTOP

Kitchen counters see plenty of wear and tear, so it may be time for a spruce up with a new top for existing cabinets. Measure your current surfaces, including cutouts for sinks, taps and hobs, and use that information to brief a worktop fabricator. Your choice of material will depend on your taste, budget and approach to stains, as some surfaces, such as marble, tend to be more porous than manufactured materials. 'Choose what feels natural for your space,' advises Will Eaves, design co-ordinator at British Standard by Plain English. For example, wood worktops instantly add warmth, whereas bold worktops like this mottled jade terrazzo - bring a playful finish.' 

COUNTER SKIRTS