10 classic kitchens you will love forever

This stylish renovated kitchen, complete with a generous Caesarstone island, features grey and white tones inspired the rest of the home.

A classic pairing of black and white will never go out of style. Metal stools match perfectly with the ‘Alonzo’ chrome spotlights from Cafe Lighting, striking a perfect blend of glamour and industrial utility.

This all-white kitchen maintains its minimal lines with a glass pendant light and sleek silver fridge tucked away alongside the cupboard. A savvy mix of luxe and less, the Ingolf barstools from Ikea create a fresh, clean palette.

Matching appliances, such as these scales and mixer, are a modern addition to a timeless kitchen, while a pressed tin splashback adds a touch of texture.

American oak floorboards and Dulux Natural White on the walls and ceiling act as a neutral base. An island bench enveloped in honed Carrara marble makes this modern kitchen the heart of the home.

Open shelving stacked neatly with white crockery is an elegant look for any kitchen. A complementary colour – such as the mint shown here – can be introduced through lighting and decor and updated over time.

Silver pendant lights are a nod to French industrial style, while an accent chair adds warmth to this all-white dining space. A vignette, which works particularly well against neutral walls, has been made from treasured items as a wall feature.

Symmetry is key in this traditionally styled open-plan kitchen, with a Bianco Gioia marble-topped island bench doing triple duty as an informal eating area, prep zone and storage unit.

A mix of modern and traditional makes this kitchen sing – stools are matched with a Basaltina stone benchtop, while brass door handles and Il Fanale ‘Galileo’ pendant lights provide eye-catching accents.

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