Kitchen ideas
The island worksurface is polished Corchia Venato marble, and the remaining surface is Compac quartz in White Zement with a Glace finish.
Integrated microwave in island
The existing kitchen units were in good shape, so after living with them for a while, Murray decided to just give the lower units a makeover with a coat of black paint and gold hardware.Murray hired local decorator Paul Sutherland to paint the kitchen cabinets – he then did most of the painting and wallpapering throughout the house. Murray also called on the skills of local joiner Keith of Keith Pollock Joinery for various pieces of bespoke carpentry as she worked through the home renovation over the course of two years.
Swathe in copperOne way to avoid a standard look is to use an unusual material. Stainless steel, brass and copper would all work really well to elevate a kitchen island into a standout piece.Here, copper cladding creates a luxurious reflection of the parquet flooring and contrasts with the bright white worktop.
Style it in stoneA huge slab of black marble makes for a mightily impressive central island in this kitchen. A composite material such as Corian can be used to clad an island for a similar effect, or you could try covering the top or sides only for a more budget-friendly option.
Float itBy illuminating the inset base of this island, the designers have made it appear to ‘float’ in the middle of the kitchen. The island has become an eye-catching centrepiece that, along with the unobtrusive hob, looks futuristic against the traditional parquet flooring.
Surface ideas! See island
4. Organise your foodOnce you’re done with the drawers and cabinets, attack the food in the pantry, fridge and spice cabinet. (You can break this down and do just one of these a day for a while.)Take it all out and chuck anything that’s expired or stale. If there’s an unopened ingredient that will work only for that impossible recipe you’re never going to whip up or is something your family just won’t eat, put it in a bin for the food bank.How to organise the perfect kitchen pantry
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