Be inspired by a classic cream painted kitchen
Looking for kitchen inspiration? Beautiful Kitchens takes you around this classic cream hand-painted kitchen with tulipwood furniture and dark granite surfaces. For more kitchen tours and expert advice, visit housetohome.co.uk
Stunning hand-painted tulipwood furniture creates a light-filled scheme in this open-plan kitchen. Built in to the floor-to-ceiling units, smart appliances provide various cooking options.
1/10 Cream painted kitchen
Furniture and cabinetry
Bespoke by Edwin Loxley
Ovens
Bosch
2/10 Peninsula unit
The pale cabinetry is accentuated by sumptuous walnut cornicing and plinths, and a number of windows and doors opening onto the garden flood the space with daylight.
Furniture paint
Cream by Dulux
3/10 Breakfast bar
Topped with striking Tan Brown granite, the curved peninsula is the perfect spot for guests to linger with a glass of wine while meals are prepared.
Similar stools
Bueno at Simply Bar Stools
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4/10 Display cabinet
Finished in the same shade as the rest of the units, this art deco-style display cabinet stores a collection of pretty glassware.
Dresser
Bespoke by Edwin Loxley
5/10 Marble floor
Pale marble floor tiles complement the cream units and enhance the feeling of light and space.
Similar flooring
Lapicida
6/10 Hob area
Dark granite worktops and splashback provide contrast to the lightly coloured cabinets and tie in with the walnut plinths.
Granite
30mm Tan Brown from Frontier Marble & Granite
Extractor hood
Elica
7/10 Main sink
To contrast with the mottled granite worksurfaces, this wet area consists of a cool white ceramic sink. A simple C-spout tap with bell-style levers is partnered by a separate pull-out rinse.
Sink
Villeroy & Boch
Tap
Perrin & Rowe
8/10 Wine cooler
Sited next to the dining area for easy access when entertaining, a sleek wine cooler stores bottles at the optimum temperature for drinking.
Wine cooler
Liebherr
9/10 Storage drawers
Deep pull-out drawers beneath the hob are perfectly sited for storing crockery as well as heavy pots and pans. Their curved design echoes the bowed style of the smart handles.
Similar handles
Ikea
10/10 Peninsula sink
To provide continuity within a spacious room, the same classic tap has been used both for the main wet area and the peninsula. A vast drum cupboard below offers plenty of extra storage space for larger items.
Sink
Astracast
Tap
Perrin & Rowe
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Thea Babington-Stitt is the Managing Editor for Ideal Home. Thea has been working across some of the UK’s leading interiors titles since 2016.
She started working on these magazines and websites after graduating from City University London with a Masters in Magazine Journalism. Before moving to Ideal Home, Thea was News and Features Editor at Homes & Gardens, LivingEtc and Country Homes & Interiors. In addition to her role at Ideal Home, Thea is studying for a diploma in interior design with The Interior Design Institute.
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