The designer’s room

Converting two flats into one home created an opportunity to design an inviting family-size kitchen with plenty of impact

A wide rear extension has seen a cramped galley give way to a spacious kitchen that’s just right for family life

AS THE HEART OF THE HOME, THE KITCHEN CAN BE DESIGNED TO BRING THE FUN TO FAMILY LIVING, WRITES TALLULAH RUSHAYA

When one couple decided to build a new house they asked designer Francesca Leat to ensure it felt like a home that had been lived in and loved for years

A new side extension and warm, inviting colours created a truly multitasking space

Creativity abounds in this one-of-a-kind house – where the artistic use of colours, materials and design flourishes means there is something stunning to take in at every turn