Bacon, lattice and tomatoes; get the look.Byline: Justin and Colin OPEN SESAME If you have a narrow kitchen next to your dining or living room and want to make more of both spaces, the best bet is to open them up by removing the partition wall. You will need planning permission and must check that it isn't load bearing. We transformed two dark zones into one light space with the kitchen windows servicing both rooms. PATTERN PERFECT Clean lines, smart colours and quality finishes create a classic US college/Ralph Lauren style. The drama comes from lively wallpaper, part Moroccan, part trellis and all glamour. You can create the same look by painting walls blue then drawing a white lattice pattern over the top using the Square Trellis CH55 stencil stencil, cutout device of oiled or shellacked tough and resistant paper, thin metal, or other material used in applying paint, dye, or ink to reproduce its design or lettering upon a surface. , pounds 49.95, from www.stencil-library.com SHAKE IT ALL OVER Traditional yet young, a little bit proper but a little bit preppy prep·py or prep·pie n. pl. prep·pies Informal 1. A student or former student of a preparatory school. 2. A person whose manner and dress are deemed typical of traditional preparatory schools. , white shaker doors always look fresh. They really stand out from the lattice wallpaper to give the kitchen instant wow factor. Looks expensive, huh? Think again - these white Lidingo doors start at pounds 14.68 for a 30x70cm door from IKEA IKEA Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd (Swedish home furnishings retailer founder's initials and location) , Glasgow and Edinburgh, www.ikea.com TIMBER UP We used dark oak worktop worktop Noun a surface in a kitchen, usually the top of a fitted kitchen unit, which is used for food preparation Also: (work surface) worktop n → encimera and kept the design simple by using 6in high lengths of it as splashback splashback Forensic pathology Protrusion of tissue from a bullet entrance wound, resulting from the kinetic energy imparted by the bullet; although the tissue surrounding the entrance wound closes over behind the bullet, the gases expanding after the bullet find . The slab of timber breaks up the white to stop it feeling too clinical. It also gives the space an air of quality without a high price tag. Ikea Numerar Oak worktop starts at pounds 90 for a 126x62cm length. LUXURY LINES We added ornate plaster coving, new skirting boards and flush ceiling spotlights. The lights add modernity and blend into the ceiling to push up perceived height, while the coving and skirtings give the walls an air of heritage and quality. For all your ornate coving needs call Wm Boyle Interiors on 0141 429 1218 or visit www.wmboyle.co.uk IT'S A STEEL When adding appliances, handles and accessories try sticking to a single finish to create a more professional result. But don't be afraid to mix handle styles for an individual look. Nickel knobs start at pounds 1.55 with matching cup handles pounds 2.69 each from www.tradehandles.co.uk CAPTION(S): Before; After |
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