White Of Way

A plan to bring more light into this kitchen transformed it into a brighter, more open space with minimal change to the layout

What was wrong with your original kitchen? Jamie Durrant: The cork tiles were old and swollen, the cabinetry and rangehood were outdated, and the kitchen was dark. There was only one pendant light hanging next to the oven.

How did you solve these problems? The floor tiles were removed to reveal beautiful timber, which we polished. We added recessed lights. We also installed a frosted-glass door in the laundry for better flow to the backyard and to let the morning sun pour in. I designed, and hubby installed, a custom-made pantry where the back door used to be.