HEART OF THE HOME

The kitchen is where we start our days and come together at night, and for many it’s now Zoom HQ. If you’re updating yours, use these key pieces as inspiration…

FLOS BELT LIGHT

One of the most unique and stylish ceiling lights you’ll find, the Belt by Rowan and Erwan Bouroullec is an architectural lighting system that commands attention. The Belt is wrapped in your choice of black, green or natural finish fireproof leather, and houses a series of elongated LED beams to throw light on your space. If you want a stand- out light no one else has, strap the Belt to your ceiling, pronto. £2,699, inspyerlighting.co.uk

GOLD MESH METAL

BAR STOOL

If your kitchen is now the place where you do virtual cook-alongs, quizzes and work Zoom meets, you deserve to park yourself on something comfy and stylish. Most notably, this breathable and supportive mesh bar stool. It has the height (67cm) to perch you perfectly at your kitchen counter, and can be bolstered with extra cushions for lumbar support during longer virtual hangouts. £185, cielshopinteriors.com

GROVE STORAGE PLANTER While we eagerly await the arrival of spring, you can still fill little pockets of your kitchen with mood-boosting greenery. Choose faux plants if you don’t have the patience to grow anything, or pack the Grove Storage Planter with fragrant herbs if you want plants you can cook with.

£140, beaumonde.co.uk

GOAT STORY GINA SMART COFFEE

One of the most important aspects of a grown- up kitchen is a good coffee maker, right? The Goat Story machine is ideal for making a tasty slow brew as it works with a brewing app that helps you experiment with pourover, immersion and cold drip methods. Oh, and it makes tea too, so everyone’s covered. £195, coffeeandcloth.co.uk