HOME EDITION
Changing a kitchen isn’t like changing your clothes
appliances, worktops and flooring. This process ensures the final design meets your expectations,” explains Allison. Meanwhile, Tomas Hinton, founder and director of Tomas Kitchen Living in Cambridge, advises not to follow trends too rigorously. “Tomas kitchens are built to last a lifetime, which is why we don’t follow the latest trends. Typically, our aesthetic is what I describe as ‘classic-modern’, that is to say truly timeless! Changing a kitchen isn’t like changing your clothes, so a wise move may be to go for colour on walls and soft furnishings, or play it safe by opting for more muted shades for kitchen cabinets. Do what you love, not what you are told
to love!” Remember, choose timeless over trendy and let your kitchen echo enduring style that lasts a lifetime. For inspiration on some incredible kitchen and bathroom styles and the latest advancements, make sure you take time to visit local showrooms. Ripples Bathrooms in Saffron Walden has an extensive range of accessories and furniture on display. In the company’s latest style guide, designer Caroline Greig gives her tips on installing a new bathroom: “Don’t buy a bath without doing your research. They come in so many different sizes, shapes and materials. Invest in quality vanity units. They are handled a lot, so need to be durable. Use different light sources to ensure the space is multi- dimensional and atmospheric.” Another good source of inspiration for revamping any space is to watch new colour trends. Dulux’s colour of the year for 2024, a pale, blossom pink called Sweet Embrace, has been described as “a delicate and optimistic colour, inspired by the softness of feathers and evening clouds.” James Roberts, director at Sanctuary Bathrooms, says: “In recent years, there’s been much more value placed on how our homes make us feel due to the rise in working from home. Pairing Dulux’s colour with soft furnishings and warm lighting creates a gentle ambience – and a warm space you’ll look forward to unwinding in. Sweet Embrace works particularly well for bathrooms because this is a room where you’ll want to decompress and relax.” New at Farrow & Ball is a paint and wallpaper collection called Carte Blanche, a result of the recent collaboration with US fashion designer Christopher John Rogers. “Inspired by childhood memories of food and family, this versatile palette is bursting with Christopher John Rogers’ unmistakable joy,” according to the brand. “The four neutrals, eight statement shades and three playful wallpaper prints in
DESIGN AND DINE Modern, sleek looks by Roundhouse (inset) and Tomas Kitchen Living (top right)
BURN BRIGHT
1. Gives a new centrepiece to a room. Cambridge Stove Installations on the benefits of adding a log burner
2. A stove is more efficient than an open fire.
3. Can save you money, particularly if you have a cheap wood supply.
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