Riverside HomeContemporary Kitchen, London
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6. Island bench or not? There are no right or wrong rules about island benches and one would fit into this kitchen. The best option, however, would be one on wheels or small feet so it would sit above the floor and give the illusion of more space. This family chose a round table to provide more space, while the open white shelving gives a relaxed and bright feel to the kitchen.
Solved: Narrow roomAn option for open shelves over cabinets in this new kitchen gave the homeowners plenty of storage without solid units imposing on the room.
3. Open shelvingOpen shelves were standard fare at EuroCucina, often combined with cubbyholes to create the look of living room storage. Once again, this is a nod to the influence of open-plan living and the demand for designs that help to blur the boundaries between the kitchen and the living room. And isn’t this an excellent example?Browse photos of open-plan kitchens
For busy family kitchen dining areas that double as a living space and a cooking zone, bespoke open shelving can be designed to fulfil everyone’s storage needs, providing dedicated shelving for modern technology as well as kitchen items. By designing pared-back shelves and painting them the same colour as the walls, the kitchen area is given calming simplicity that is perfect in a busy space.16 common kitchen dilemmas solved
