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How to seamlessly blend the old and new when transforming old rooms into country kitchensCharlotte 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 kitchenHubert 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.
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Canine cubbyholes: Dogs have taken over our homes — and now they're taking over our kitchens tooCountry 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 joineryGeorgian-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 grandeurBunny 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 roomHaving 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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A new kitchen given huge character thanks to the beauty of reclaimed woodIrene 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 joineryCharlotte 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 GeorgianThis 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 kitchenIf 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 kitchenKitchen 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-handArabella 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 houseIt'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 roomsWhich 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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Nine lovely kitchen islandsThe 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 lifeVictoria 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 debateIt’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 kitchenThe secret to successful kitchen lighting is creating a variety of moods at different times of day, says Sally Storey.
