Looking to give your kitchen a refresh? Emily Smith shares some inspiring examples of how to jazz up this zone
Original focal point On this 1950s house refit, the kitchen has been designed around the Aga. The sleek finish by J&S House of Design (
jshouseofdesign.co.uk) has successfully blended this original detail with a contemporary kitchen.
Task lighting Careful placement of spotlights, pendants and uplights can transform a kitchen and help with the practical use of the space. This is a Bulthaup Kitchen (bulthaup.com) with illumination from John Cullen Lighting (
johncullenlighting.com).
Bold patterns Choose tiles, wallpaper or flooring with a striking design to add instant pizzazz to your kitchen. Pair with a wash of single colour, such as this chalk paint by Annie Sloan (anniesloan.com), to allow the decorative element to take centre stage.