Tall order

While the island is the mainstay of the modern-day, open-plan kitchen, the latest trend is for islands that have a more freestanding feel, often with tall legs and open shelving. Such pieces are long-serving additions in painted kitchens — think of all those stunning larder units. Here the lightness of the furniture allows for a dramatically dark colour scheme that is really elegant.

Brooklands Kitchen, from £38,000
Teddy Edwards by Kitchen Architecture

Chosen by Homes & Gardens

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  • Grey Wood Island Unit
  • White Stone Worktop
  • White Ceramic Tableware
  • Grey Paint
  • Neutral Flooring
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  • painted kitchen dresser
  • painted kitchen cabinetry
  • classic kitchen
  • glass doors
  • pendant lighting
  • teddy edwards kitchen
  • wooden kitchen stools
  • painted kitchen

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