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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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How to design a truly sociable kitchen: ‘It’s hard to believe that there was a time when a kitchen was simply a room for cooking and washing-up’
Kitchens have long been the hub of family life, but designs don’t always reflect that. Amelia Thorpe spoke to kitchen designer Pippa Paton to her tips on how to create a kitchen perfectly suited to sociable living.
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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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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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Dining room v Dining in the kitchen: The great debate
It’s the interior design controversy that just won’t go away: is it best to have a separate dining room, or should everybody sit down together in the kitchen?
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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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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.
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A modern kitchen to fit perfectly into a 16th century home
Emma Sims Hilditch has injected contemporary touches into the kitchen of this 16th-century manor house while preserving its character.
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Where to buy a kitchen dresser
We recommend six different places that can supply you with a perfect kitchen dresser.
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The kitchen dresser, and why it's 'more important than central heating'
What is a country kitchen without a dresser overflowing with crockery, car keys and keepsakes? Flora Watkins explains all.
