The original layout worked well but the cabinetry was dated and the room felt cluttered. We wanted a traditional look with colourful touches and lots of personality to match the clients – a creative and sociable family.

Work surface, tiles and lighting were key decisions here.

We used fish scale tiles (from Fired Earth) behind the aga, brick metro tiles in both off-white and green for the splash back and under the island and a glorious granite for the work surface. Industrial style lighting and stools at the island move the scheme away from being too traditional, as do the colourful blinds and multiple fabrics and paints in the kitchen dining area by the window.