Be inspired by this contemporary open-plan kitchen

Using Scandinavian inspiration, the owners decorated the kitchen in muted tones of bleached wood, off white, and soft grey green, in a classic Shaker style with a modern, updated twist.

The worktop and wooden cabinets are all from Wickes. 

1/9 Contemporary open-plan kitchen makeover

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2/9 Kitchen before

This dated and impractical kitchen was transformed by the owners who were eager to create a large, airy family space. Knocking through to the adjacent garage enlarged the space, and folding glass doors connect the kitchen with the outside.

Overall cost: £21,260

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3/9 Breakfast bar

A breakfast bar in the middle of the room, creates a useful U-shape kitchen, and pulls on natural divisions in the room. Black bar stools match the sleek black worktops, and contrast with the bleached wood flooring.

The black bar stools are from Argos, and the flooring was sourced form Atkinson & Kirby.

4/9 Built-in appliances

A stainless-steel sink with simple filter tap sits on the breakfast bar within easy reach of these built-in appliances. The owners chose to keep the coffee machine and microwave in a separate unit also housing the built-in fridge freezer.

This filter tap was sourced from Wickes, and for appliances look at Appliances Direct.

5/9 Range cooker

The owners chose a contemporary range cooker with induction hob to keep the kitchen looking fresh and modern. A matching stainless-steel cooker hood, and utensil rack unifies the look.

The range cooker, induction hob, and matching cooker hood are all from Appliances Direct.  For similar utensil storage, head to IKEA.

6/9 Plate drawers

Space is maximised in the breakfast bar, with deep Shaker-style drawers providing useful storage for pots, pans, and crockery.

These drawers, along with all the cabinetry is from Wickes.

7/9 Cooker hood

A range cooker, takes centre stage in this U-shaped kitchen, with the simple glass splashback adding depth and texture. Red kitchen accessories provide flashes of vibrancy.

For similar red kitchen accessories, look at Cath Kidston.

8/9 Built-in storage

Exposed wooden shelves break up the long run of grey units on the breakfast bar, and provide a useful storage space for cookery books.

All of the built in storage was created by Wickes.

9/9 Clever storage

The owners added clever pull-out larder drawers around the kitchen, to create a really useable and practical space.

This storage unit was sourced at Wickes.

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