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pretty. But I wanted an industrial feel –
something modern as we use this room a
lot – so I think the effort was worth it.”
“My kitchen was inspired by the
kitchen in the TV show, Dr Foster,”
says Charlotte. “The units are Ikea,
I love Ikea for kitchens as they are so
cost effective and always look great.
We added a quartz worktop to give it
a feeling of luxury. I wanted a contrast
between the island and the rest of the
units so we added a real wood top and
black doors to give it some definition.
The walls are done in a very pale grey
and I use accessories on the shelves
to add colour, in fact I made the
shelves myself out of planks, which I
then varnished. The three amber glass
pendant lights are from Matalan, which
is a bit of a go-to for me for lighting.”
By the dining area is a sumptuous
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