Take a virtual tour of a neutral kitchen-diner makeover

The owners wanted a new, bright and modern look that was both light and welcoming. High-gloss units reflect the light, while the coffee tones warm it up.

The owners wanted a new, bright and modern look that was both light and welcoming. High-gloss units reflect the light, while the coffee tones warm it up. The oak-effect flooring brings a touch of nature to the look.

The kitchen units are from Magnet, and the flooring from UK Flooring Direct.

1/8 Neutral kitchen-diner makeover

kitchen room with wooden flooring and kitchen cabinets

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2/8 Kitchen before

kitchen room with white fridge and wall clock

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Knocking through from the kitchen to the conservatory and separate dining room allowed the owners to combine all 3 rooms and create one large open-plan kitchen-diner.

Overall cost: £6,733

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3/8 Modern units

kitchen room with white wall and kitchen cabinets

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Originally looking for Shaker-style kitchen units, the owners fell in love with this more modern style. The variations in caramel and cream tones soften the look, while the glass splashback blends seamlessly into the background.

Dorking Glass supplied the splashback.

4/8 Range cooker

kitchen room with white wall and range cooker

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The black range cooker makes a real statement when surrounded by this neutral scheme. It also adds a touch of country charm to this modern kitchen.

Find a similar range cooker at Argos.

5/8 Island unit

kitchen room with wooden flooring and kitchen cabinets

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The island unit was remodelled from the original design so it could incorporate a dishwasher and make space for storage under the sink. The wortop overhangs, making room for a breakfast bar.

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6/8 Kitchen-diner

kitchen room with wooden flooring and dining table with chairs

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In order to bring extra light into the room, the owners added a vaulted roof with skylights. The large dining space now offers views out to the garden, and is a great space for the family to congregate.

Visit Furniture Village for similar dining chairs.

7/8 Kitchen sink

kitchen room with white walls and kitchen sink

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A white ceramic sink and draining board offer a practical solution here, and contrast well with the black granite worktop that is used throughout.

The sink, tap and worktops are all from Magnet.

8/8 Kitchen storage drawer

kitchen room with kitchen countertop and blue cups

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Hardy storage drawers, suitable for heavy pots and pans, were installed next to the range cooker so they didn't have to be carried across the room.

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Thea Babington-Stitt
Managing Editor

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.