The red and white colour scheme makes this kitchen-diner perfect for the festive season, but it’s also a timeless look that will look great all year round. Simple white units topped with wooden worktops are a classic country look, and the fridge-freezer and other small appliances add touches of red.


Peninsular unit
A peninsular clearly defines the kitchen from the dining area beyond it and provides a handy spot for food prep. Vintage cookware adds to the country feel.
Oak worktops
Ikea
Similar vintage homeware
Ruby Roost

Sink area
The ceramic sink is positioned beneath the window to make the most of the natural light. White metro tiles have been used as a splashback and a blue gingham blind adds to the Scandinavian look.
Tiles
Topps Tiles
Sink
Ikea
For a similar gingham fabric for blind
Terry's Fabrics

Fridge-freezer
The fire-engine red fridge-freezer and a matching coffee maker brighten up the white kitchen.

Range cooker
A stainless-steel range cooker brings a more contemporary touch to the otherwise country kitchen. A Gustavian-style dining table and chairs are situated beyond the run of kitchen units.
Range cooker
Smeg
For a similar bench
Scumble Goosie
Toaster and kettle
Dualit

Dining area
Pale-painted dining furniture gives the dining area traditional Swedish style.The red cushions on the bench complement the appliances in the kitchen.
For a similar cabinet
Swedish Interior Design
For similar dining chairs
Scumble Goosie

The kitchen before the makeover
A lot of work went into making the structure sound before the kitchen could be fitted.
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