Nathalie Priem
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

David Butler
Photo of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in London with porcelain flooring, a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, an island and white floors.

Traditional cottage kitchen Jamie Jenkins
Photo of a small farmhouse u-shaped kitchen in London with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary open plan kitchen in London with ceramic flooring.

When the homeowners purchased this Victorian family home, they immediately set about planning the extension that would create a more viable space for an open plan kitchen, dining and living area. Approximately two years later their dream home is now finished. The extension was designed off the original kitchen and has a large roof lantern that sits directly above the main kitchen and soft seating area beyond. French windows open out onto the garden which is perfect for the summer months. This is truly a classic contemporary space that feels so calm and collected when you walk in – the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of modern family living. Carefully zoning the kitchen, dining and living areas was the key to the success of this project and it works perfectly. The classic Lacanche range cooker is housed in a false chimney that is designed to suit the proportion and scale of the room perfectly. The Lacanche oven is the 100cm Cluny model with two large ovens – one static and one dual function static / convection with a classic 5 burner gas hob. Finished in stainless steel with a brass trim, this classic French oven looks completely at home in this Humphrey Munson kitchen. The main prep area is on the island positioned directly in front of the main cooking run, with a prep sink handily located to the left hand side. There is seating for three at the island with a breakfast bar at the opposite end to the prep sink which is conveniently located near to the banquette dining area. Delineated from the prep area by the natural wooden worktop finished in Portobello oak (the same accent wood used throughout the kitchen), the breakfast bar is a great spot for serving drinks to friends before dinner or for the children to have their meals at breakfast time and after school. The sink run is on the other side of the L shape in this kitchen and it has open artisan shelves above for storing everyday items like glassware and tableware. Either side of the sink is an integrated Miele dishwasher and a pull out Eurocargo bin to make clearing away dishes really easy. The use of open shelving here really helps the space to feel open and calm and there is a curved countertop cupboard in the corner providing space for storing teas, coffees and biscuits so that everything is to hand when making hot drinks. The Fisher & Paykel fridge freezer has Nickleby cabinetry surrounding it with space above for storing cookbooks but there is also another under-counter fridge in the island for additional cold food storage. The cook’s pantry provides masses of storage for dry ingredients as well as housing the freestanding microwave which is always a fantastic option when you want to keep integrated appliances to a minimum in order to maximise storage space in the main kitchen. Hardware throughout this kitchen is antique brass – this is a living finish that weathers with use over time. The glass globe pendant lighting above the island was designed by us and has antique brass hardware too. The flooring is Babington limestone tumbled which has bags of character thanks to the natural fissures within the stone and creates the perfect flooring choice for this classic contemporary kitchen. Photo Credit: Paul Craig

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a wood burning stove.

Small country l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, light hardwood flooring, red splashback and ceramic splashback.

This dining corner is very light thanks to the conservatory roof windows, the atmosphere is warm thanks to the exposed brick wall, rustic wood beams and light wood floor.

Photos Stéphane Deroussant
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian master bedroom in Paris with white walls and light hardwood flooring.

This is an example of a small traditional bedroom in London with white walls, blue floors and feature lighting.

Photo of a small modern ensuite bathroom in Paris with a built-in sink, wooden worktops, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, black tiles, slate tiles and brown worktops.

Jonathan Little Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic open plan games room in Hampshire with white walls, concrete flooring, no fireplace, a built-in media unit and a reading nook.

Small traditional dining room in London with white walls, no fireplace and grey floors.

Design ideas for a medium sized country galley kitchen/diner in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and white cabinets.

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in London with a corner shower, yellow tiles, metro tiles, blue walls, a wall-mounted sink, beige floors and a hinged door.

Paulina Sobczak Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional gender neutral walk-in wardrobe in London with carpet, grey floors, shaker cabinets and white cabinets.

Bathroom within a clever loft conversion Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse bathroom in Devon with white tiles, ceramic tiles, dark hardwood flooring, open cabinets and a claw-foot bath.

Lillie Thompson
Design ideas for a small contemporary home office in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a built-in desk and beige floors.

Overview Extend off the rear of a Victorian terrace to yield an amazing family space. The Brief Phase II of this project for us, we were asked to extend into the side and off the rear as much as planning would allow, then create a light, sleek space for a design-driven client. Our Solution While wraparound extensions are ubiquitous (and the best way to enhance living space) they are never boring. Our client was driven to achieve a space people would talk about and so it’s has proved. This scheme has been viewed hundreds of thousands of times on Houzz; we think the neat lines and bold choices make it an excellent ideas platform for those looking to create a kitchen diner with seating space and utility area. The brief is a common one, but each client goes on to work with us on their own unique interpretation.