Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom – June 2018

Kitchens. They’re the backbone of every home and, although the style debate between classic, traditional, minimalist, ultra modern or a combination thereof is a key decision, there are two things that you need from your kitchen on a more practical level: appliances that work hard yet look good, and organised storage. It goes without saying that aesthetics come high on the wish list too, but it’s what goes on behind the scenes that makes a huge difference when planning a kitchen project. With this in mind, we have two key features this issue that may give you pause for thought at the start of your design journey. On page 80 in Inside Scoop, Hayley Gilbert gives a nod to that old Victorian mainstay – the pantry or larder. Not usually garnering much attention as a rule, they can truly be sanity savers when trying to find essential ingredients for busy family meals or mid hosting duties. With modular, scullery-style or bespoke walk-in to consider, there’s an option for any room plan. When it comes to appliances, while there’s a permanent place in our heart for the range cooker, our Seamless Cooking feature on page 98 explains how the right bank of appliances can work for you. By banking everything from ovens and warming drawers to coffee machines and sous vide vacuum sealers, your kitchen can be breathtaking in its practicality as well as its façade. As always, we also have a beautiful selection of real homes to share with you. On page 26, we discover the hows and whys behind a hugely successful interiors blogger and author’s blended-style kitchen renovation in Modern Rustic.