As long as your current finish/paintwork is well stuck to the kitchen materials a gentle sand down will give it enough key to take on new paint. 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of top coat will be ideal. www.willowtreeinteriors.com sell Mylands paint which we have one of the most durable paints for kitchens and furniture. apply with a brush and sponge roller for best results. The sponge roller also adds air to the paint and apples thinner allowing it to dry quicker and apply quicker.http://willowtreeinteriors.com/mylands/

I think it's a great kitchen but needs accessorising. Sorry I can't photoshop but added an aged copper splashback to create a focal point (also wasn't sure if the brick was sealed). A vintage terracotta bowl on the island would reference the brick. The brick is lovely but it is dark, I would suggest light accessories, like adding a marble paddle board where you've got the chopping board and maybe a pestle and mortar, a pot for your pan brush etc or a nice hand wash. Where the pillar is you could also add a hook for a teatowel. I added a runner (not in the right place!) to tie into the sofa but they're not for everyone in a kitchen. You could also add sheepskin pads for the stools for more texture, assuming they don't slip off! What's opposite the main run, just wondering if a large mirror would bounce a bit more light on the brick? Stepped islands aren't really to my taste but if you were to change it I'd go for a waterfall top to give it a bit more presence (or just change the legs).

Hi, what will be on the floor? Definitely get samples of the colours you like first, paint some large pieces of cardboard with it and look at them in the light of your actual kitchen. This is Purbeck Stone with Mole's Breath You could paint the walls Ammonite, Cornforth White or Wevet. I'd go for a light coloured Quartz worktop, but again, I would look at samples and hold them together with your chosen paint colours.

Hi Christina, Great choice, however I would go for three of the same. It will help you create a cohesive scheme in your kitchen. Too many colours confuse the eye and the focal point gets missed. Enjoy your new space! Neha Expressionbydesign.co.uk