Designing a multi-function kitchen: 'Don’t be tempted to cram the walls with cupboards — the biggest luxury is some free space'
Vicki McCarthy, designer at Tom Howley, on multifunctional kitchens.
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How to add a garden room to make the most of a beautiful old house with a magnificent outlook
Architect John Comparelli has created a contemporary garden room to make the most of its pleasing outlook. Amelia Thorpe finds out more.
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How to create a pared-back kitchen that still packs plenty of character
Minnie Peters combined natural materials and antique pieces to create a pared-back kitchen with plenty of character. She spoke to Arabella Youens.
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The very best new kitchens in old houses, as chosen by our expert judges
For the second year, Historic Houses and Country Life joined forces with Neptune to find great examples of new kitchens in old spaces.
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11 of the best new ideas in kitchens, from 'levitating' kitchen units to the ultimate wine fridge
The world of kitchens seems to produce ceaseless innovation. Amelia Thorpe picks out some of the latest looks and cleverest new ideas.
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A Belgravia kitchen with a splash of Italian flair that works on every level
Interior architect Alison Henry worked with Officine Gullo to create a striking, light-filled kitchen.
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The next step in kitchens? A kitchen-within-a-kitchen where everything can be swept out of sight
An integral pantry and utility are vital ingredients in this family kitchen by Humphrey Munson. Arabella Youens takes a closer look.
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How to create the perfect party kitchen in a historic home
For owners of historically important houses, creating a kitchen in tune with 21st-century living can be a headache. Wood Hall is an example of just how well they can turn out - Freya Hardman found out how.
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The kitchen at Lundies House, blending practicality, beauty and history
Giles Kime takes a look at a kitchen design by Plain English in a 17th-century manse that is sympathetic to its historic roots.
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The ingenious techniques that can let you have brand-new kitchen which looks like it's been cherished for decades
Rupert Bevan’s experience as a furniture restorer helped him dream up an Arts-and-Crafts-style kitchen for this London riverside home, as Arabella Youens explains.
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Why the future of the kitchen-diner is more diner than kitchen
Giles Kime takes a look at the new breed of kitchens that could easily be mistaken for dining rooms.
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How to combine traditional elements with modern touches in a country kitchen
Victoria Wormsley's elegant kitchen makes use of her extensive range of talents, speaking to the architecture of the house while adding contemporary elements.
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How to create a rustic, East Coast kitchen in an English home
A mix of Shaker-style cabinetry and cherry red injects the kitchen of this London home with plenty of New England charm.
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The country house kitchen created from six knocked-together rooms to create a stunning 1,000sq ft living, cooking and entertaining space
Country Life's inaugural award for the creation of a new kitchen in an old space has been awarded to Birdsall House in North Yorkshire. Giles Kime explains more.
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How to avoid a boxy extension by moving your kitchen into one of the finest rooms in a house
For owners of historically important houses, creating a kitchen in tune with 21st-century living can be a headache. Freya Hardman spoke to the owners of Dedham House in Essex, which had been shortlisted for the the Historic Houses Kitchen Award, celebrating the best new kitchens in old spaces.
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How to turn a period property's working kitchen in to a social space for a modern family
Birdsall House in North Yorkshire was laid out perfectly for a family with a host of staff. When Lady Cara and her husband Lord Willoughby moved in, they decided that they would work a different way. Freya Hardman discovered how they achieved their dream kitchen.
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How to change the personality of your kitchen with a fresh coat of paint
To accompany the launch of her new paint collection for Plain English, interior designer Rita Konig reveals the secrets of choosing colour for kitchens.
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Four beautiful kitchen islands which push the boundaries of what can be done
The enduring popularity of kitchen islands says a lot about their looks and practicality — and designers are always finding new twists. Giles Kime pics out some which have caught his eye.
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How to seamlessly blend the old and new when transforming old rooms into country kitchens
Charlotte Hughes has created a family kitchen that looks as if it has evolved over time.
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How to combine the modern and classic in a comfortable, cosy kitchen
Hubert Zandberg has created an innovative kitchen in the Holland Park home of fashion editor Deborah Brett and film producer Tom Edmunds.
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Could an orangery be the perfect place for a kitchen?
A light-filled extension created the perfect setting for this sociable Berkshire kitchen.
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The life-affirming joy of a brilliantly bold, yellow kitchen: 'As you walk into the room, you can’t help but smile'
There’s no getting away from it: this is a yellow kitchen. A very yellow kitchen indeed. But there is a time and a place for everything, as Amelia Thorpe explains of the vibrant yellow which has brought this London kitchen to life.
