You don’t have to be a chef to recognise that a great kitchen can make all the difference when it comes to your culinary aspirations. If you’re whipping up some pancakes today, then you might find that your surroundings can really help to ignite your inspiration.
Traditional touches for home comforts
Smarts Heath Road, Mayford, GU22
Country-style charm emanates from every room in this beautiful three bedroom cottage that dates back to 1680, and the kitchen is certainly no exception. Chunky wood cabinets and casement windows create a homely feel, while a high vaulted ceiling with bold wood beams enables you to flip your pancakes as high as you dare! A squeeze of lemon and a dash of sugar is all you need for this traditional fare.
A bright kitchen to light up your lunch
If neutral tones don’t have enough pizzazz for you, then you might want to turn things up a notch with a bit more brightness. This striking four bedroom town house opts for strong panel lighting behind coloured frosted glass covers in shades of pink beneath the breakfast bar, offering a chic addition that stands out against crisp white cabinets. Transform plain pancakes with a scoop or a generous drizzle of sweetness, be it ice cream, syrup or hot fudge sauce, to suit this stylish space.
Colourful shades embrace juicy flavours
Lassell Street, East Greenwich, SE10
What could be more suitable for Shrove Tuesday than a traditional pancake breakfast in a converted church? This stunning four bedroom house utilises the grand proportions of the original design to form breathtaking interiors and a superb open plan layout. The kitchen breaks away from the traditional with bold pops of colour combined with sleek surfaces and high-spec integrated appliances. Bursts of fresh fruit would be an ideal accompaniment to match the vibrancy of this setting, whilst keeping to natural flavours.
Deliciously dark units for mouth-watering meals
Thurloe Place, Knightsbridge, SW7
Lustrous black units present a polished impression in this contemporary kitchen that is complete with Gaggenau appliances and marble flooring. This spectacular two bedroom apartment has been exceptionally refurbished and emanates a decadent feel throughout, so pancakes in this kitchen may need something a bit more indulgent to match; dark chocolate sauce should do the trick!
Luxurious fixtures to fit refined tastes
Madeley Road, Ealing Broadway, W5
This outstanding six bedroom house offers a kitchen that will give you all the space you need to have your pancakes doing somersaults, with even the option to step outside to the manicured garden through wall-to-wall bi-folding doors, so the sky truly is the limit! An open-plan setting embraces an airy feel, while sleek dark cabinets and a striking kitchen island with a breakfast bar on one side demonstrate chic appeal. You’ll need something rather fancy to suit these surroundings, perhaps a crepe suzette is more appropriate, topped with a few flakes of edible gold.
Kitchen can truly present the heart of a home, designed to reflect the owner’s individuality. Take a look at our home inspiration section to see more spectacular kitchen designs that will have your creative juices flowing and set your culinary ideas sizzling!
