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Choose Shaker-style kitchen units for a classic family kitchen design. The neutral shade of these cabinets, a wood-topped island unit and oak flooring add warmth to this kitchen. A bright, retro-style fridge and food mixer in cherry red add vintage style to the room.
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John Lewis
Fridge-freezer
Smeg at John Lewis
Design a kitchen that will complement the traditional features in your home. This classic cream cabinetry has been fitted around pretty sash windows and a charming windowseat nook. Elegant patterned Roman blinds and a pink tablecloth add warmth to the scheme.
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John Lewis of Hungerford
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Jane Clayton
Make use of the vertical space in your kitchen with full-height kitchen cabinets and clever storage solutions. In this classic cream kitchen design, a tall kitchen cupboard and built-in shelf wraps around a sleek freestanding American-style fridge freezer. Shelving nooks provide great storage for cookery books and accessories.
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John Lewis
Kitchen units
British Standard
Go for kitchen units with a hint of colour that adds interest without overtaking the space. This pale green cabinetry is a smart partner to white walls and warm laminate flooring. Accessories provide hits of orange and aqua.
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Magnet
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Hotpoint
Use pastel colours to brighten up a room and create a vintage feel. It will help to make the room feel airy and fresh. Then, you can add splashes of colour, such as this stripy table cloth and bright blue dresser, without them being too overpowering. Displaying a collection of pretty mugs or tea cups can make a nice wall feature too.
Tablecloth
Not On The High Street
Lampshade
Etsy
Introduce a single brightly coloured appliance to a kitchen and the transformation is instant. The wood-effect cabinetry, neutral-toned floor tiles and white walls of this plain and simple kitchen are thrown into sharp relief by the bold-as-brass fridge-freezer in sassy orange. A few similarly coloured accessories help to ground the colour into the scheme.
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Swan at AO.com
Make a kitchen super-practical with streamlined built-in storage. This bright kitchen diner with soft grey walls features handy cubby holes for wine storage. A larger kitchen dining space can also benefit from larger and more eclectic furniture pieces to add personality. Here, the large rustic dining table adds farmhouse chic and is relaxed with mismatched chairs. A large skeleton clock stands out against the plain, spacious walls.
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Sustainable Furniture
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A bank of floor-to-ceiling wall units house the cooker and fridge freezer with space for the microwave, too. Keep the oven head height to make cooking easier. Choose wall units, wall paint and flooring in shades of cream to make your overall space look bright and open.
Kitchen units, handles, worktop and fridge freezer
Wren Kitchens
Make the most of a seaside theme and look out for nautical furnishings wherever you are to add to your interiors. Here quirky details add charm and character to a neutral wall space. When choosing accessories and furnishings, look out for weathered finishes in pale blue, sand and off-white hues.
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Matalan
In contemporary schemes, wood can be used to inject warmth and tactility. In this classic kitchen, wooden worktops have been paired with painted cabinetry for a traditional feel. Keep worktops clutter-free so they’re ready for food prep. Splashes of blue in the shape of accessories add a delicate touch of colour to this predominantly white space.
Kitchen cabinetry
B&Q
Creamy off-white cabinetry and walls keep the look of this kitchen light and airy. A traditional Belfast sink works beautifully alongside chalky units in this Shaker-style scheme, while stone worktops and floors add to the classic country look.
Cabinets
Cotteswood
Acre 67 paint
Little Greene
Combine colour and character with comfort and practicality in the dining room. Pom-poms are ideal for customising seat cushions and lend a playful touch to this modern country scheme. An array of bright accessories and tableware evokes a cheerful feel and looks striking against the predominantly white backdrop.
Chairs
Scumble Goosie
Seat pads
John Lewis
Pom-poms
Hobbycraft
Create a classic kitchen look by stripping back to the basics. These hand-made, white painted units are sturdy beasts with a practical mix of small and large drawers and cupboards, providing flexible storage options for all manner of kitchen paraphernalia. The windows have been kept clear of curtains or blinds with a blue painted finish on the frames doing all the decorative work required.
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Harvey Jones Kitchens
Opt for a graphic print on a splashback to make an impact. Here this striking fish design provides a definitive point of interest in the kitchen. A central point for cooking and eating and the lights help the ambience. Yellow walls create a light, bright space and the yellow provides a stark contrast to the blue pendants.
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Lyco
Classic kitchens can easily be given a new lease of life with a smart paint refresh. Here a teal hue is the perfect colour for spring. A well-laid breakfast table makes an inviting start to the morning. A smart pair of glass pendants illuminate this traditional breakfast bar, while patterned chair covers add an extra layer of visual interest.
Bar stools
Ikea
Fabric on stools
Titley & Marr
Wall paint
Card Room Green at Dulux
Break up an open-plan kitchen-living space with a handy breakfast bar. This one has been fitted with an overhanging worktop and its position, adjacent to the large picture window, means it can benefit from maximum light. Touches of red on the curtain fabric and signature light add a touch of character.
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House Junkie
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Dunelm
Go for a stainless-steel extractor for a functional, streamlined look in the kitchen. Add colour and character with pink accessories. In contemporary schemes, wood can be used to inject warmth and tactility, softening the sharp edges of minimalist design. The heart light draws the eye in this neutral scheme.
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Topps Tiles
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Cath Kidston
Save space in a compact kitchen by extending the worktop on island storage so that it can also function as a breakfast bar. In this space, the main worktop overhang is deep enough to allow the bar stools to sit flush when pushed under. This way any impact on traffic flow around the kitchen is kept to a minimum. Similar coloured flooring and simple cream cabinets keep the look cohesive will a touch of Scandi style.
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Magnet
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B&Q
Brighten up a small kitchen by giving cupboard doors a fresh coat of paint. A pale blue-grey shade brings a modern feel to this L-shaped space, while a coating of white-tinted oil gives the beech worktops a new lease of life. Use frosted window film to update glazed cabinets.
Kitchen unit paint
B&Q
If you’re going for a rustic look, the more time-worn a wooden table and chairs get the better they look, so go for something solid. Wood floors are the perfect choice for a kitchen. Real wooden floorboards and their laminate counterpart will add warmth, texture and style to your kitchen space. The neutral scheme has been punctuated with teal metro tiles for an added hit of colour.
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