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Heritage Classics
Before 1926 and the advent of the Frankfurt kitchen, generally recognised as the first ‘fitted’ design, kitchens were more freestanding. In smaller homes, they’d amount to not much more than an open fire or range cooker and a central table. In grande
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Industrial Vibes
Echoing the look of New York loft-style apartments, with exposed brickwork, reclaimed flooring and steel beams, industrial style takes kitchens back to basics. Pick and choose a few key pieces to help translate the trend to modern living. CABINET CH
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Colour Scheme
KATHRYN LLOYD, COLOUR SPECIALIST, CROWN PAINTS ‘The most effective schemes embrace the size and shape of a room, working with it even if this means going against design rules.’ MELANIE ARCHER, COLOUR EXPERT, JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS ‘People are intui