The designer's solution is a Scandinavian clean design at its finest. The white sintered stone island, with impeccably mitred edges, is fitted with deep storage invisible to anyone sitting at the dining table, and its solid, sculpted form is perfectly off-set by the flat-fronted, invisible handle cabinetry that lines the walls behind and to the side. Large base drawers provide plenty of storage, and the floating wall cabinetry, which incorporates the extraction system for the gas hob, is hung like a piece of artwork, with lots of empty wall space all around it so the room feels open and airy.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Cool colour: The clients' interior designer chose a chalky grey-white paint colour for the walls to keep the overall look very light, fresh and soft, even on grey, rainy days in winter.

Finishing touches: A short upstand was added to protect the painted wall rather than cover it up with a splashback that might distract attention from the magnificent island.