Choose floor-to-ceiling cupboards

'It is important to seek the advice of kitchen designers and architects to make the most of the space and to prevent expensive mistakes. My pet hate in kitchens is gaps at the top of cupboards as these are serious dust traps. Floor-to-ceiling cupboards are much more visually appealing.'

Nina Campbell

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Photograph by Robert Sanderson

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