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,

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. ‘

This year, kitchens and bathrooms are embracing colour, natural finishes and the Japandi look, so there’s something for every taste. Kitchen trends are moving away from the all-white, hyper-minimalist

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

NEW LAUNCHES AND TECH TO UPGRADE YOUR COOKING SPACE