Key ingredients...
Don’t immediately default to a ceiling full of downlights – think about different layers of lighting for warmth and softness.
Artwork can add character, so consider reserving an area for a key piece of art or a gallery wall.
Do you know which way your kitchen faces? If not, work it out and you’ll understand how natural light affects the feel of the room at different times of day, and which colours are likely to work best in the space.
Don’t get hung up on trends; your kitchen will outlive them, so go with what makes you happy, not what’s currently the Instagram must-have.