BARE necessities

Stripped back to the bones and without a trace of the usual kitchen clues of wall-mounted cupboards, shelves, tiles or splashbacks, this minimalist design proves that less can be more. Although seemingly simple, this space employs a few artful tricks to stop it feeling austere or empty; textured walls, a swathe of patinated brass over the island, a hint of warm wood on the window frame, and statement, sculptural lighting to fill the void overhead.

For kitchen units, try Fenix’s ‘NTM’ laminate fronts at Husk, which come in a spectrum of neutral shades, from £53 for a drawer front (madebyhusk.com). Modum Worktops can make bespoke brass worktops, from approx £1,400 (modumworktops.co.uk). ‘VV Cinquanta’ suspension light by Vittoriano Viganò, £1,896, Astep (astep.design)