Bright colours, an open layout and versatile lighting turned Sarah and John Yates’ unwelcoming subterranean kitchen into the heart of the home

HANNAH’S VIBRANT KITCHEN RENOVATION DELIVERS ARCHITECTURAL DRAMA, JOYFUL COLOURS AND A DREAM PANTRY

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

Brighten a blank kitchen by introducing multi-hued touches that add instant warmth and personality to the engine room of the home

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

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