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This small but beautifully executed kitchen, situated in a new light-filled extension with pill-shaped skylights, appears far bigger than its footprint. A bespoke kitchen island designed by Christian ...

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The couple wanted a kitchen that felt light and spacious, where friends and family could gather, especially at Christmas. Their north-facing ground floor felt dark, while the existing side-return ...