Reworking the layout of this open-plan kitchen to have quiet areas for all the family was a huge success

At the centre of this new extension is a welcoming kitchen that showcases inviting shades and natural materials

For one young family, renovating this space transformed it into an all-day hangout

A practical and timeless design can also be playful, colourful and full of surprises, as Jenna Botrie’s family home perfectly illustrates

SOPHIE AND CARL FELL FOR A TIRED 1930S PROPERTY IN LONDON AND TURNED IT INTO A SMART BUT INFORMAL HOME WITH THE SOCIABLE SPACES THEY CRAVED

Kitchen lighting needs to be practical, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful — as these wonderful designs illustrate