Compact kitchens can feel grand when thoughtful layouts, smart storage and standout materials are involved

Planning and designing a kitchen that functions beautifully for all daily routines, as well as being a joy to spend time in, is a matter of considering how the room will be used by the whole family. ‘

Once something of a 2000s time capsule, this American villa has been given a European feel by interior designer Evgenia Merson

Even though it had yellowing walls and brown carpets, this house was perfect for Joanna Thomson and her husband Ian

From tiles to free-standing kitchens, British brands are starting the year with craft, colour and character

Olivia Botrie has brought modern comforts and family-friendly functionality to her early 20th-century home – all while respecting its original character