BARE NECESSITIES

Perhaps more so than in any other room, the kitchen is where decidedly different elements sit side by side. Here, practical reclaimed wood surfaces and flagstone flooring are teamed with decorative flourishes in the form of ceramics and raw-edge fabrics in a blend of form and function. Bring serenity to a mix of textures with a pared-back colour palette – monochrome schemes work particularly well, as grey mid-points will balance out the visual contrast.