Insider info
WHO LIVES HERE?
Lisa Reiner, 43, is a Marketing Executive who lives with husband Simon in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE ROOM?
‘I love the open feeling and that it’s so light and airy. It’s great to be able to sit and have a coffee and chat too – amazing considering the space is so small.’
DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS?
‘In a small room have a long flow of units to maximise storage and allow open areas for possible seating – even a couple of stools will be a welcome addition.’
WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE OLD ROOM?
Ugly units rammed into every space in the wedge-shaped room made it feel cramped and claustrophobic. There was nowhere to sit and just a tiny window at one end.
CAREFUL PLANNING
Lisa fitted units on just one wall for a streamlined look with the oven in the centre for balance. The room’s only window sheds light on to the seating area and worktop above to make that a nice place to sit or prepare food.
NATURAL STYLE IN MODERN FORM: Vinyl wood plank flooring combines the beauty of timber with the practicality of a waterproof finish that’s soft underfoot - a perfect choice in a kitchen.