Kitchen
Internal glass doors
Seating
Pocket door to pantry
Over the new double doors in the kitchen
Cupboard
Ikea cabinets. Rubber floor
White cupboards. Wooden work surfaces.
Vertical radiator
Composite work top
A mix of Siemens and Neff built-in appliances maintain the streamlined vibe.Discover why you should add a splash of yellow to your interior
The U-shaped kitchen layout creates a natural peninsula, which is used on a daily basis for preparing food and family cooking. It also doubles as a breakfast bar.White quartz worktops – with a practical, integrated upstand that extends up the wall – bounce daylight around the kitchen. Worktops, Silestone.
The boldly-coloured yellow kitchen forms the heart of the home and makes reference to the original period of this 1960s house. “Emily was the main driving force with the colour concept,” explains the architect. “There seems to be a myth that people expect neutral colours as they are afraid that their taste might change. We bought a green sofa 12 years ago and still love it as much as we did then. This gave us the confidence that we can live with a yellow kitchen. This is complemented by more chromatic blues and natural wood surfaces. Life is too short to be beige!”Kitchen, In-toto. Caravaggio pendant lights, Lightyears.
Have you ever heard yourself saying, “We might need these platters/bowls/serving dishes for when we throw parties”? Before you feel you need to keep six salad bowls and a dozen white platters, ask yourself a couple of questions:When was the last time I threw a party and needed all these items?If I did need more serving dishes/bowls or platters than I own, could I borrow them from a friend, family member or neighbour?
Also consider how you make dishes and beverages such as rice and coffee. Do you have a coffee machine but still keep a drip percolator? Do you use a microwave rice cooker, but have an electric one in the cupboard as a back-up? Don’t be afraid to throw out duplicates; you’ll still be able to perform necessary tasks, and you’ll have the added benefit of extra space.Is it over for kitchen islands? You decide…
2. Duplicate appliancesIf you have an appliance such as a multi-purpose food processor, you don’t also need to keep individual items that perform the same function, for example a blender, beater and processor. The purpose of an all-in-one appliance is that you can get rid of smaller devices that are crowding your cupboards.
Take out all your appliances and place them on the worktop. Then be honest and only keep the ones you need and use; the rest can be donated to charity or friends.Discover how to organise the perfect kitchen pantry
Kitchen seating
Kitchen seating
Kitchen seating
Kitchen seating
Kitchen space saving
Small shelves- for books, wine
Kitchen unit as benches
Kitchen nook
Our kitchen? Corner banquette
Tiles
Cream tiles
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