Space-enhancing and light-bouncing – reflective surfaces are super clever and lead to truly luxe schemes

Nicola and Phil Murphy fell in love with their house as soon as they saw it, with the exception of the kitchen, but it wasn’t enough to put them off. ‘We had three very young children toddling around and the kitchen was just not a comfortable or inviting space to be in,’ says Nicola.

In this listed Suffolk farmhouse, an outdated galley has been jettisoned for a new kitchen in a converted outbuilding – all in the softest shade of pink

All too often, our kitchens can feel cramped, or even chaotic, yet that’s often down to everyday choices rather than the room itself. Colours that feel disjointed can visually break up the room, while

The serene palette of this refined home is enriched with a mix of beautiful materials that designer Nicole Salceda put together

Ideas to suit all tastes and to create a space that is truly luxurious