How to design your kitchen layout

KITCHEN FOCUS

Kitchen island or table? It’s a little distinction that makes a big difference to the appearance and function of a kitchen or utility room, finds Arabella Youens

The secret to a calming, organised home is to ensure you have a place for everything, so optimise your space with these clever buys and design ideas

Elevate your kitchen design with a well-considered lighting scheme that combines practical illumination and softer touches

Smart style tweaks can bring fresh flavour to a classic kitchen or inform a brand new design

Our homes are constantly evolving – we alter floor plans to open up spaces or enclose new rooms; pantries are converted to back kitchens, snugs to home offices, en-suite bathrooms to dressing rooms. So what do our homes say about our tastes and priorities? We asked the experts