Open plan cottage kitchen

When Christine and her partner Kevin decided to downsize they chose to design and tailor the perfect space to meet their new requirements. Through careful planning and a knack for maximising on space, they have transformed a small courtyard cottage from cramped and compartmentalised into stylish open-plan living.

To have a warm and inviting rustic kitchen design in your home, you do not necessarily have to reside in the mountains or countryside.

On a tight budget, first-time buyers Katie and Lee Anderson have lovingly transformed a tired cottage into a cosy home brimming with country charm

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Ready to feel some kitchen envy? Look no further than our round-up of the best open plan kitchens.

If you have a south-facing room then lucky you! These rooms are the easiest to decorate as they receive lots of warming natural light, meaning you have the pick of the full colour spectrum to choose a scheme from. There are a few things you can consider colour wise in a south-facing room however. As the light in a south-facing room is warm, choosing colours with a cool base (such as blues, greys and greens) will help balance that warmth and sunlight intensity. This theory applies to both…