What I learned from styling a small kitchen

Last month I styled a kitchen just two metres long. It taught me more than any large project.

Every item earns its place

We kept only the tools the family used each week and stored the rest elsewhere.

Go up, not out

A rail with hooks and one open shelf above the counter freed the worktop completely.

One bold colour

Painting the lower cabinets deep green gave the room character without making it feel smaller.