My style tips

DON’T BE AFRAID TO BREAK THE RULES. Wallpapering a kitchen is unusual, but adding a layer of glass as a splashback made it practical.

SWAP CABINETS FOR WALL SHELVING in a smaller kitchen to give the illusion of more space and give you somewhere to display jars and canisters.

TEST IDEAS USING SAMPLES FIRST and keep paint, tile and other samples on display for a while before deciding to get good a feel for how they will look in the room.