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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.
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Canine cubbyholes: Dogs have taken over our homes — and now they're taking over our kitchens too
Country Life's interiors editor Giles Kime on a bold new idea which bows to the inevitable and gives a pair of pampered pooches their own dedicated kitchen spaces.
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How to transform a Victorian kitchen with bold colour and Georgian-style joinery
Georgian-style joinery and dark colours lend a cosseting feel to this farmhouse kitchen.
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From accountant's office to family kitchen: A social space with warmth and grandeur
Bunny Turner has transformed a former accountant’s office into a family kitchen by removing false ceilings, custom-ordering a table and combining classical beauty with durability.
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Art Deco kitchens: How a touch of 1920s glamour and dash can lift your most-used room
Having a touch of classic inspiration isn't necessarily about recreating a look from the past — it can be as simple as taking a few details here and there, as Giles Kime explains.
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Why the classic kitchen look will always trump the latest trends
Kitchens inspired by the past are the ones which will stand the test of time, says Amelia Thorpe.
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A new kitchen given huge character thanks to the beauty of reclaimed wood
Irene Gunter's design for this lovely kitchen in the Cotswolds integrated beautiful old timbers despite being newly installed. Rachel Leedham takes a look.
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How to transform a dark Victorian kitchen into a charming social space with bespoke joinery
Charlotte Crosland redesign project turned into an entire refurbishment when it came to this Victorian house in London, including this stunning kitchen, brightened by the addition of bespoke windows and stunning furnishings.
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A beautiful townhouse in Deal with a kitchen that mixes modern and Georgian
This town house on the Kent coast has been restored by its actor owner to create a kitchen that’s sympathetic to its Georgian roots.
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The life-enhancing possibilities of an outdoor kitchen
If you've been toying with the idea of having an outdoor kitchen put in, Giles Kime suggests that you go for it.
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Six tips to make the most of a galley kitchen
Kitchen designer Tom Howley gives advice on how to maximise style with minimum space. Amelia Thorpe reports.
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A utility room that demonstrates how style and function can go hand-in-hand
Arabella Youens takes a look at a utility room which shows that practical spaces can also be beautiful.
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The sitting room transformed into a kitchen-diner perfect for an Arts-and-Crafts house
It's an issue that will be familiar to many homeowners: you've found a beautiful period home, but it has a kitchen that simply isn't suited to modern family life. Amelia Thorpe discovers how one couple solved that problem while making sure the new room was in keeping with their house.
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The best things to add to to your house to increase its value, from party barns to dressing rooms
Which does more for your house’s value – a conservatory, dressing room, gym, media room or party barn? Annunciata Elwes calls on the experts.
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The brilliant kitchen designer who scoffed at Minimalism and made rooms in which to live, laugh and love
Interior designed Mark Wilkinson died last year at the age of just 66. Giles Kime pays tribute to a brilliant man, and praises the vision he left behind.
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Nine lovely kitchen islands
The design of kitchen islands is evolving fast to accommodate everything from wine fridges and seating to appliances, says Amelia Thorpe.
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The Designer's Room: Victoria Meale's vision of a kitchen that's a hub for family life
Victoria Meale has created a kitchen that provides the perfect setting for family life. She explained the thinking behind it to Amelia Thorpe.
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Bright ideas: How to light your kitchen
The secret to successful kitchen lighting is creating a variety of moods at different times of day, says Sally Storey.
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Art Deco kitchens: An ageing classic look that is still pushing new trends
Art Deco is almost a hundred years old, and its modern revival now dates back almost 15 years – but it's still going strong and going in new directions, as Giles Kime explains.
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A kitchen that's a breath of fresh air in a world of homogeneity
Giles Kime takes a look at a new kitchen design that's taken the best elements of Victorian and Edwardian traditions without getting bogged down in the past.
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Four expert tips for creating a beautiful kitchen to last a lifetime
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and a renovation can have an enormous impact on your family life – not to mention the value of your property. We spoke to kitchen desiger Karon Read to get her top four tips on what to think about when re-doing yours.
