The English Home

The convivial KITCHEN

When December arrives, so, too, the season of entertaining begins. Whether drinks at the weekend, midweek suppers with friends, family meals with loved ones or a party with dearest friends, there is a constant demand on the kitchen.

For most of us, the kitchen is the heart of the home, and this is never more true than during the festive season in this most hard-working of rooms. With this in mind, it is crucial to think about how to create a seamless flow to make preparing, cooking and serving meals – in addition to socialising with family and friends – run as smoothly as possible.

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A well-planned kitchen layout will ensure that

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