Touches of copper and a contemporary paint palette transform traditional cabinetry and imbue this kitchen with style. Reclaimed parquet flooring adds a sense of heritage, while this weathered oak console is a smart alternative to a chunky built-in island. This is the Long House kitchen by Plain English, www.plainenglishdesign.co.uk. Styled by Ali Brown; photographed by Catherine Gratwicke. Homes & Gardens, September 2014.

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Will Fisher of Jamb has completely refashioned his 18th-century house in south east London, relaying the wooden antique floors, reproducing the cornicing and installing period chimneypieces and stonework. In the kitchen, flagstones were hand-tooled to the same size and depth. Taken from the September 2013 issue of House & Garden
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