Padstow three-door sideboard in Putty, £649; Padstow open sideboard top in Putty, £499; Blackberry 12-piece dinner set, £79; small storage basket, £9.50, all M&S
We love the simplicity of this dresser in a subtle shade of putty. Use it to store your finest crockery for a gorgeous display
If you’re thinking of investing in a new kitchen, a fully-fitted design isn’t the only option. A free-standing kitchen really is just that – a collection of components such as islands, storage cabinets, dressers and wheeled trolleys, none of which are fixed to the wall or floor, allowing you to create your own bespoke design configuration, which can then be moved around if you wish. There are many other benefits, including the fact that you can easily achieve an individual, mismatched look with a combination of both new and second-hand furniture, and can even take elements of it with you if you move house.