The idea for the pared-back scheme in this kitchen developed around the pale grey range cooker. Off-white units have been teamed with a white marble worktop, and glasses, accessories and upholstered chairs in pink lift the scheme.
1/7 Neutral kitchen makeover with pops of pink
Shaker-style units
Moorland Kitchens
Paint used on walls and units
Farrow and Ball
Range Cooker
Aga
Fabric on chairs
Ikea
2/7 Before the makeover
This kitchen was built in the basement of an ambitious renovation project where nine bedsits were restored back into a five-storey home. The basement level leads out to the garden. The floor was split in two to accommodate the kitchen, a den and a utilty room.
3/7 Open kitchen shelving
Open shelving instead of wall cupboards is an easy way to make a kitchen feel more spacious. Choose floating shelves to eliminate imposing brackets for a seamless finish.
Similar shelves
Ikea
4/7 Window dressing
A custom-made wooden venetian blind in an off-white finish fits in perfectly with the pared-back scheme.
Wooden Venetian blind
Sunwood Blinds
5/7 Large kitchen dresser
If you can't find a dresser to fit your kitchen, try looking for pieces at an auction house. Second-hand wooden furniture can easily be restored or painted to fit in with your scheme.
Dresser
Criterion Auctions
6/7 Mirror mirror on the wall
Mirrors don't commonly feature in kitchens but this large wooden framed mirror looks fabulous above the Aga. It reflects light around the kitchen, increasing the sense of space.
For a similar mirror
Melody Maison
7/7 Keep cutlery organised
Choose cupboards and drawers to suit your family's needs. A built-in cutlery drawer will make things easier to find when you're in the middle of cooking up a tasty feast.
Kitchen units
Moorland Kitchens
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