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FIND YOUR FORMAT
For ultimate versatility and for everything to have its own place, combine full-height wall and floor cabinets with above-counter units and open shelving. Integrated appliances also provide a clean look.
MIX MATERIALS
Introduce subtle pattern with white marble-effect worktops and a light wood-look laminate on floors. Long white wall tiles laid in a herringbone pattern add further interest.
EMBRACE MINIMALIST STYLE
Opt for frameless, slab-fronted cabinets for a seamless look and effortless functionality. Team with simple door and drawer handles.
PICK INVITING SHADES
Swap gloss for a contemporary matt finish in a soft pastel blue or green colourway. Contrast with terracotta lighting and accessories.
THE FLOORING
Love Aqua laminate in Splash, £28.99sq m, Lifestyle Floors
Modern MATT
Team clean lines with solid colours
THE FABRIC Mukula in Watermelon/ Tangerine/Slate, £40m, Scion
THE PAINT Sima flat matt, £42 for 2.5ltr, Coat Paints
THE TILES Elements Brick matt, £39.60sq m, Porcelain Superstore
THE FLOORING Sisal Elite herringbone in Graphite, £45.90sq m, Kersaint Cobb
Country COTTAGE
Create an authentic farmhouse feel
THE FABRIC Ticking 2 in Sage, £29.50m, Ian Mankin at Jane Clayton & Co
THE PAINT Antibes Green chalk paint, £21.95 for 1ltr, Annie Sloan
THE WALLPAPER GoodHome Mayet White wood effect, £12 a roll, B&Q
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UPDATE CLASSIC CABINETS
Achieve a cottage kitchen look with Shaker cupboards painted in a mellow vintage yellow. Team with a warm cherry wood worktop and finish with cup handles and door knobs in brushed brass.
DISPLAY VINTAGE FINDS
Over-counter units with glass doors are perfect for displaying collections of crockery and glassware. Balance with shelving painted in pea green to show off vintage kitchenalia.
CREATE A RUSTIC BACKDROP
Swap tiles for horizontal wood panelling to make a space appear wider. Get the look for less by using a panel-effect wallpaper.
MIX OLD AND NEW
Team a butler sink with a classic brass bridge mixer tap. Contrast traditional features by investing in a luxury 1950s-style fridge.
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