Country Life's inaugural award for the creation of a new kitchen in an old space has been awarded to Birdsall House in North Yorkshire. Giles Kime explains more.
For owners of historically important houses, creating a kitchen in tune with 21st-century living can be a headache. Wood Hall is an example of just how well they can turn out - Freya Hardman found out how.
For owners of historically important houses, creating a kitchen in tune with 21st-century living can be a headache. Freya Hardman spoke to the owners of Dedham House in Essex, which had been shortlisted for the the Historic Houses Kitchen Award, celebrating the best new kitchens in old spaces.
Birdsall House in North Yorkshire was laid out perfectly for a family with a host of staff. When Lady Cara and her husband Lord Willoughby moved in, they decided that they would work a different way. Freya Hardman discovered how they achieved their dream kitchen.
To accompany the launch of her new paint collection for Plain English, interior designer Rita Konig reveals the secrets of choosing colour for kitchens.
The enduring popularity of kitchen islands says a lot about their looks and practicality — and designers are always finding new twists. Giles Kime pics out some which have caught his eye.
Pippa Paton has artfully transformed the interiors of a Cotswold barn. Giles Kime takes a look.
Charlotte Hughes has created a family kitchen that looks as if it has evolved over time.
Hubert Zandberg has created an innovative kitchen in the Holland Park home of fashion editor Deborah Brett and film producer Tom Edmunds.
Country Life's interiors editor Giles Kime on a bold new idea which bows to the inevitable and gives a pair of pampered pooches their own dedicated kitchen spaces.
Georgian-style joinery and dark colours lend a cosseting feel to this farmhouse kitchen.
Bunny Turner has transformed a former accountant’s office into a family kitchen by removing false ceilings, custom-ordering a table and combining classical beauty with durability.
Having a touch of classic inspiration isn't necessarily about recreating a look from the past — it can be as simple as taking a few details here and there, as Giles Kime explains.
Kitchens inspired by the past are the ones which will stand the test of time, says Amelia Thorpe.
Irene Gunter's design for this lovely kitchen in the Cotswolds integrated beautiful old timbers despite being newly installed. Rachel Leedham takes a look.
Charlotte Crosland redesign project turned into an entire refurbishment when it came to this Victorian house in London, including this stunning kitchen, brightened by the addition of bespoke windows and stunning furnishings.
Kitchens have long been the hub of family life, but designs don’t always reflect that. Amelia Thorpe spoke to kitchen designer Pippa Paton to her tips on how to create a kitchen perfectly suited to sociable living.
This town house on the Kent coast has been restored by its actor owner to create a kitchen that’s sympathetic to its Georgian roots.
