This kitchen, say owners Emma and James, is a functional piece of modern art. It was created by Fife-based Nicholas Denney to replace their old one, which was falling apart. “We needed more work space, and wanted something that was solidly constructed,” recalls James. “Specifically, we wanted one flowing material that would allow us to sweep directly into the sink and not have any grout that could blacken over time.”

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