Eat, bake, love

Kitchen lighting needs to be practical, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful — as these wonderful designs illustrate

For one young family, renovating this space transformed it into an all-day hangout

A practical and timeless design can also be playful, colourful and full of surprises, as Jenna Botrie’s family home perfectly illustrates

Reworking the layout of this open-plan kitchen to have quiet areas for all the family was a huge success

Now that we’re into autumn/winter, it’s time to hunker down and turn our attention to staying in, entertaining friends and cooking with the family. Set the scene by creating a cosy, cocooning kitchen

Bright colours, an open layout and versatile lighting turned Sarah and John Yates’ unwelcoming subterranean kitchen into the heart of the home