Of all the rooms in the house, the kitchen must surely be the hardest working. Prepping, cooking, eating and socialising make for plenty of use, so surfaces need to be able to withstand wear and tear,

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

THIS METALLIC IS BACK AND BEING USED TO DELIVER TEXTURE, WARMTH AND CHARACTER

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. ‘

CURVES REMAIN BIG NEWS IN KITCHENS BUT THIS YEAR THEY’RE MORE SUBTLE, ROUNDING OUT GRAPHIC LINES IN THE MOST SOPHISTICATED WAY

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