Having a breakfast bar at one end of the island includes an additional seating area whilst adding extra worktop space, and keeps the area light and open. Various treasured items are displayed in the open shelving of the island, which works as storage as well as an opportunity to present elements of the client's personality. The beautiful wooden parquet floor has been finished with white and clear Osmo for a subtly bleached look. The clean lines of the kitchen complement the mid-century modern furniture in the dining room. Photographs by Helen Rayner