1 Industrial chic
Bring colour to the room with the Theo nesting set in Sky Blue. Priced £159 from Swoon Editions, it features welded frames, a lacquered finish and mango wood tops 2 Solid thinking In natural oak with painted legs, the St Ives nest of tables from Oak Furnitureland costs £129.62 and is ideal for a contemporary or classic scheme 3 Circular satisfaction A nest of tables is a great space saver, as the smaller ones slide neatly away beneath the larger. In Brass and Pebble, this set of two round tables, from the Fera collection at Content by Terence Conran, costs £299
Second Nature’s Porter range comes in a gloss white finish, and the grey quartz worktop shown provides a seamless, contemporary look. Kitchens start at £9,000 2 Hide and seek This Biography kitchen is perfect for creating a streamlined look, with pocket doors that fold back to reveal a sink and food preparation area. With painted Inzo doors in Almond, prices start at £10,000
3 Up and away With the Aventos lift system for wall units by Blum, the door is lifted up and away, so you can access other cabinets while avoiding hitting your head. Prices vary depending on retailer 4 Grey matter A U-shaped kitchen design makes a great use of a compact space. Magnet’s Planar Grey scheme also features a corner larder unit. Kitchens are priced from £3,560
Keeping worksurfaces clear is a great way of enhancing a feeling of space in a compact kitchen, so invest in ample storage you can hide away