Fresh look
Balanced proportions and classical detailing are the hallmarks of Tom Howley's Devine Collection, shown here painted in Serpentine to add modern character to a traditional look. Kitchen prices from £20,000, Tom Howley (0161-848 1200; www.tomhowley.co.uk)
Two tone
This blue and honey combination is warm and inviting and a little different to the norm. Henley kitchen with cabinetry in Mustard, from £14,000, shown with walls and Barbury tiles in Blakeney Blue and Saffron, and a Buckland floating shelf painted in Smoke, 220cm, £335, all from Neptune (01793 934011; www.neptune.com)
In the mix
As well as luxury bathroom fittings, Drummonds also offers a small, but perfectly formed collection of kitchen taps, including The Coll lever bridge mixer in Nickel, £1,290 (020-7376 4499; www.drummonds-uk.com)
It's a set
British heat-storage range-cooker company Everhot has joined forces with extraction manufacturer Westin to offer matching hoods to remove smoke, cooking smells and grease efficiently. Shown here in Dusky Pink, the hood costs from £1,891.20, with Everhot 100i, from £9,050 (01453 890018; www.everhot.co.uk)
New materials
Ledbury Studio founder Charlie Smallbone has long been known for imaginative kitchen design and his latest Camden collection is no exception. Fluted and grain-matched oak, patinated zinc and an Italian marble island top by Lara Bohinc of Bohinc Studio blend to create an eye-catchingly elegant look. Kitchen prices from £50,000 (020-7566 6794; www.ledbury studio.com)
Unfitted collection
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