Period Living

Timeless elegance

There is no standard template for a traditional kitchen – simply it must be warm, welcoming and filled with heritage-inspired elements. Get the look by embracing softly grained woods, natural materials, enduring colour schemes, and shelving displaying things you love.

Straight and narrow

‘A simple and cost-effective way to complement kitchen cabinetry, panelling helps connect the design to the period architecture of your home. It’s also an effective vehicle for colour,’ says Ben Burbidge, managing director at Kitchen Makers. Create an elegant look by using the same shade on both cabinets and panelling, as

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