What good storage looks like in your kitchen will vary from person to person. Most like to hide everything away behind uniform cabinets, but that can make it easy to forget what you have. A mix of open and closed storage is a good compromise. Organise by frequency of use, either displaying pieces you’d like to use more often (fancy dishes, that ice-cream maker that doesn’t quite fit in the pantry) or keeping those things you’re always reaching for close at hand.

These five kitchen design rules ensure you'll have a fresh, stylish and low-maintenance cooking space

Perfect for cooking and socialising, this kitchen's vibrant palette cleverly complements the geometric glazing overhead 

The cookbook writer, food stylist and shopkeeper splits her time between her Borders cottage and Elliott’s, her expanding food and homewares emporium in Edinburgh

Informal dining is a winner, whether it's your go-to for eating and studying, or just a helpful addition to the more austere dining room. Take a look at these stylish setups to get some inspiration for your own island paradise.

The client wanted to create zones for different activities and have a space that reflected his personality

The new Hyndland Road showroom presents key concepts including +Stage, +Segmento and +Modo, and fully operational appliances by Miele, Siemens and Bora

Bring things up a notch and show your true colours with bright and bold range cookers