My kitchen

Anna Barnett, cook, blogger and host of podcast ‘The Filling’ (housesoup.co.uk)

What do I love about my kitchen? We’re in the process of moving it up to the ground floor, so currently not much! I’m most excited about the two-and-halfmetre-long island and the extra-large larder cupboard, which is a thrilling prospect. This is where we’ll spend all of our time.

It was a no-brainer for us, as it will get the most gorgeous light all day long for most of the year. Starting a kitchen from scratch has been all about juggling the practical necessities with how it works ergonomically, while not compromising on the aesthetics. My ultimate indulgence has been the stone. We fell in love with an incredible grey marble with hits of peach running through it. The inevitable chips and ring marks bring a certain character and history to the space – that’s what we told ourselves last time we renovated our kitchen. Everyone should own a pasta roller. Rolling out (and eating) fresh pasta is one of life’s greatest pleasures and time well spent.

I can’t help but collect glassware and ceramics. Pophams Home has an incredible range of ceramicists making the most unique pieces (pophamshome.com). Momosan Shop is another favourite for independent brands, from handcarved wooden cutlery to Japanese stoneware (momosanshop.com). The wishlist is ever-growing!