Herringbone timber flooring has been used in the space, bringing a traditional element to the home, which works beautiful combined with the more contemporary handleless kitchen in white. Open shelving in the large kitchen island displays a light timber interior, adding to the layers of organic finishes in the space. Having a large island keeps the kitchen open and bright, flowing nicely from this work area into the dining space and then outside. The alcove storage in the kitchen wall adds a decorative as well as a practical touch, with the black of the wall sconces either side tying in with the patio doors. Photographs by Helen Rayner