Be inspired by a striking walnut kitchen

Warm walnut furniture is given a sharp twist with splashes of apple green, while contemporary pendant lighting gives an intimate feel to the dining area. A floating table is cleverly supported by a concealed metal framework.

Warm walnut furniture is given a sharp twist with splashes of apple green, while contemporary pendant lighting gives an intimate feel to the dining area. A floating table is cleverly supported by a concealed metal framework.

Cabinetry

kitchen area with wooden kitchen units and white wall and dining table with green chairs

(Image credit: Future PLC/ Colin Poole)

The Benchmark range by Edwin Loxley
Similar chair fabric
Try Ravello Lime from Designers Guild

Island unit

kitchen area with island units and white wall

(Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole)

The island's split-level design creates interest, while a band of zebrano wood echoes the breakfast bar and table.

Blinds
Smartcomm

Extractor hood 

kitchen area with extractor hood and wooden kitchen units

(Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole)

A large extractor fan has four speed settings and incorporates five halogen lights with a dimmer function. Pale granite worktops, cream marble floor tiles and light grey walls ensure the kitchen feels light and bright.

Paint
Georgian Grey at Dulux
Floor tiles
Architectural Stone
Extractor hood
Miele

Workstation

kitchen area with ceramic worktop and white tiles floor and white wall

(Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole)

Integrated into the island is a robust chopping block, made from maple and walnut in a checkerboard pattern and finished in oil. The front is curved so that it reflects a bow-fronted cupboard opposite. At one end of the room, a storage unit features black glass panels to minimise the impact of a TV screen.

Fridge freezer

kitchen area with wooden cupboard and fridge

(Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole)

The fridge freezer has low-level drawer storage, while its glass panel breaks up its solid shape. Cut-out detailing on the furniture ties in with the fridge freezer's distinctive ventilation grille.

Fridge freezer
Sub-Zero

Breakfast bar

kitchen area with brekfast bar and stool

(Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole)

The gently textured zebrano breakfast bar contains equipment that controls the sound system, electronic blinds and lighting. Sleek stainless-steel bar stools add a touch of designer chic to the scheme, while brushed nickel bar handles and stainless-steel hinges break up the wood.

Bar stools
Amat-3

Wine storage

wooden wine storage and wines

(Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole)

The wine cooler sits at an angle to fit neatly into a corner of the room beside the door. The smart styling of the cabinet helps to merge the chiller into the scheme.

Wine cooler
Sub-Zero

Hob area

kitchen area with induction hob and drawers

(Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole)

Rounded cupboards and gently fluted worktop edges break up the line of the furniture in front of the hobs. A variety of domino hobs provide a customised cooking selection.

Hobs
Miele

Raised dishwasher

dishwasher with ceramic top and plates

(Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole)

The dishwasher is positioned higher than usual, to minimise bending to load and upload it. The height difference also interrupts a long expanse of granite, so the effect isn't flat or clinical.

Dishwasher
Miele

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Thea Babington-Stitt
Assistant Editor

Thea Babington-Stitt is the Assistant Editor for Ideal Home. Thea has been working across some of the UK’s leading interiors titles for nearly 10 years. 

She started working on these magazines and websites after graduating from City University London with a Masters in Magazine Journalism. Before moving to Ideal Home, Thea was News and Features Editor at Homes & Gardens, LivingEtc and Country Homes & Interiors.