Open plan kitchen ideas

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Long before social media was a thing, movies and TV were giving us glimpses into glamorous, aspirational homes and showing us new ways of living.

Interiors influencer Michelle was captivated by the swish New York and Manhattan apartments she saw in her favourite rom-coms of the nineties. So when she found a 1950’s bungalow in need of renovation, she knew exactly how she wanted it to look…

A high gloss white kitchen island is the stunning centerpiece of the open plan living area and makes the perfect backdrop to a Hampton and Astley Sandalwood & Cedar scented candle.

A high gloss white kitchen island is the stunning centerpiece of the open plan living area and makes the perfect backdrop to a Hampton and Astley Sandalwood & Cedar scented candle.

Dark walnut furniture, sleek lines and the floor-to-ceiling glass panes of the bi-fold doors create the vibe of a slick city apartment.

Dark walnut furniture, sleek lines and the floor-to-ceiling glass panes of the bi-fold doors create the vibe of a slick city apartment.

Neutral tones, different texture materials and woods add a contemporary but homely warmth.

Neutral tones, different texture materials and woods add a contemporary but homely warmth.

A herringbone flooring softens a modern, minimalist home and creates character and interest.

A herringbone flooring softens a modern, minimalist home and creates character and interest.

The softer lines of the bedroom provide a cosy retreat at the end of the day.

The softer lines of the bedroom provide a cosy retreat at the end of the day.

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