The kitchen is where guests instinctively gather at parties, so design an inviting layout where style and sociability meet, whatever the occasion

Six key style ingredients for the heart of the home

A RECONFIGURATION AND A FRESH COLOUR SCHEME HAS BROUGHT NEW LIFE TO NICOLA’S ONCE DARK AND DREARY KITCHEN

How a sociable couple created an entertaining space that celebrates smart design

The latest fireplaces, stoves and fireside accessories, selected by Amelia Thorpe

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