Julian Owen
This cool and contemporary space, although not overly large, has been cleverly arranged to make the most of the room available, with bifold doors linking the zone to a courtyard. The Aubrey kitchen is by Cue & Co and features oak veneer carcasses and spray-painted solid wood doors. Prices start from £35,000
Today’s lifestyles have changed a great deal in comparison to how we lived in the past, especially when it comes to how we use our homes – which is one of the reasons why remodelling older properties to bring them up to modern standards is so popular at the moment. Most homes built during the 20th century, particularly from the First World War up until the 1970s, adopted a standard layout. The kitchen and outhouse were placed at the rear, adjacent to a separate dining room if the plan was large enough, with a front room for relaxation and entertaining guests.