The making of a dream kitchen

The minute you walk into Koreen and Charles’ serene home you feel at ease – but getting it to this state was a journey

Armed with a paintbrush and a love of treasure hunting, this homeowner transformed her home with an eclectic, beachy feel – without the usual seaside references – and all on a tight budget

Rachel Lovell and her husband Alex could see the obvious potential to create a generous kitchen-diner when they moved here. ‘We loved the house but the ground floor needed a total rethink as the kitch

Taking on a Victorian home not touched in nearly four decades was a challenge one family relished – and the end result is a thoroughly charming mix of old and new

RACHEL JETTISONED HER OUTDATED GALLEY FOR A DESIGN IN HOT-TREND PINK, FORMING A SEAMLESS LINK BETWEEN OLD SPACES AND NEW

Once a cold and compact room with barely space to cook and eat in, this kitchen is now a spacious and welcoming family hub