How to get the kitchen you deserve

A great layout is key to getting the most from a new kitchen, says Kya deLongchamps

Described by Terence Conran as the ultimate domestic trophy, the design of our homes today radiates not from isolated, formal living spaces but from the engine, the heart — it all starts in the kitchen.

Made famous in birch plywood, Pluck kitchens are designed and hand-built in Brixton by a youthful team of foodies. They have recently launched two British sourced woods, London Plane and Sweet Chestnut which they favour for their grain and use matte colours as a counterpoint. A similar, pared-back style can be created using a choice of earthy colours in cabinetry and island setting