IN THE BACKGROUND

As this kitchen gets all of its natural light from the adjoining rooms, it made sense to go for a pale paint colour on the main units. Using the same paint shade, Little Greene’s French Grey

Pale, on the walls and glazed splashback helped blur the lines between where the cabinetry starts and ends, further diluting the impact of so much storage. The colour choice for the island, Railings by Farrow & Ball, is a bold move. Topped in glorious Stromboli granite, it makes a real statement and ensures this compact kitchen holds its own within the larger living space.