SCANDI CHIC

The ingredients for this modern and timeless look are neutral colours, natural textures and lots of wood

- ALI LOVETT

LIGHT TOUCH

‘I love everything being neutral because I don’t want to get bored in a few years with the handles or the colour of the kitchen,’ says Maria. ‘I can add interest with accessories and decorations.’

Pure bespoke handleless kitchen in Flour; Aurora Carrera quartz worktop; fluted oak back panel, all John Lewis of Hungerford When Maria Mele moved to her new house two years ago she knew it would need a top-to-toe renovation, but her vision for the kitchen was clear from the start. 'I love Scandinavian-style interiors,' says Maria, 'and steel-framed glazing was a must-have - everything needed to work around those.'

MAKING PLANS