Won’t-date items and classic styling for the home

THE recession has taught us a lot. In our appreciation of longevity and quality imagined up to last, a fresh respect for great design is back.
And think carefully when it comes to kitchens, if you’re being railroaded at the showroom into new heritage ‘country’ styling, bold veneers or searing cabinet colour, stand your ground. Barry Blaine of award-winning Surreal Designs, explains: