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or modern-day homeowners, the role of the kitchen continues to evolve. The room has now morphed into a space that not only encompasses its main role of cooking, but also dining, working and entertaining. Where once kitchens were simply neutral, practical spaces, they have developed into stylish rooms at the heart of the home. From genius design solutions, such as multi-use pantries and clever drawer storage, to fresh colour palettes spanning moody forest greens and dusty pinks, kitchen companies are continuously coming up with creative, new ideas for creating a dream kitchen. When it comes to the latest must- have design features, curved cupboards, reeded-glass cabinets and free-standing pieces are just three that are currently on trend. Over at Henry Rose Interiors, a family-run company based in Cambridge, hidden utility rooms and pantries are in high demand. “Both are at the top of our customers’ wish lists,” says the company. “Having a secret room hidden behind kitchen cabinets that doesn’t interrupt the flow of the kitchen is a clever use of space and keeps all the essential kitchen paraphernalia out of sight.” At Ely-based bespoke kitchen expert Willis & Stone, glazed dressers are having their time in the spotlight. “Using a glazed dresser as a bar area is proving popular with customers at the moment,” states designer Molly Chandler. “These can be personalised with storage solutions, like racks for wine bottles, hooks for stemware and drawers for smaller bar tools and accessories. They often include a wine fridge and are great for people who like to entertain at home while providing a stylish, sophisticated storage solution. From a practical point of view, the glass doors provide protection from dust and breakages, which is especially useful if you have valuable or rare bottles that you want to preserve in good condition.” Meanwhile, Clara Ewart – head of design at London-based interior design studio Kitesgrove – says that when
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