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Clever cooking

CONTEMPORARY CONTRAST

Take your cue from the striking definition of colour opposites. ‘Choosing a contrasting finish on an outsize extractor hood will secure the cooking area as a firm focal point,’ says Tanya Smith-Shiflett, founder, Unique Kitchens & Baths. ‘The traditional chimney-style shape of this bespoke hood soars right up to the ceiling, enhancing the sense of height and providing extra design drama.’ Bespoke kitchen, Unique Kitchens & Baths. Professional 48-inch dual-fuel range cooker, from £15,000, Monogram.

CHOOSING STYLISH, HARD-WORKING COOKING APPLIANCES

FREESTANDING VS BUILT-IN

Deciding between a range and built-in cooker comes down to available space, cooking style and design. Range cookers are aspirational and capacious, and can be configured to your fuel type, hob specification and ovens. It’s hard to

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