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,

In a new feature series, Kerryn Harper-Cuss explores the benefits of giving antique and vintage pieces a new lease of life. This month, she looks at incorporating reclaimed finds in your home

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. ‘

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

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