The kitchen is among the most downsized rooms in mountain homes. But they often have extra bedrooms and customary areas the place you’ll be able to chill out and luxuriate in time with household. The bolstered glass cupboards of this kitchen by Robert Stilin evoke thoughts of the divider screens so typically used in open-plan areas to create particular person zones and accentuate its wrought iron support beams. A good color palette, handsome strains and a subtly grand gentle fixture makes for a wonderful trifecta. The house is rigorously accessorised with a ceramic jar and glass vase. Evoking that basic color palette of dainty delftware pottery, the muted vintage indigo cabinetry contrasts the purity of the white ceiling and door and fireplace surrounds. Jean-Louis Deniot’s own Paris kitchen is simply stunning and fantastically easy.

As the name suggests, all of the appliances and cabinetry run alongside one wall, giving the kitchen a larger sense of openness. However, cautious planning is required to be certain that sufficient room is available for food prep, as the sink, cooktop and fridge can take up a lot of the house. One resolution is to use the dining table for extra workspace or embrace a …