Planning a kitchen can be quite overwhelming when you consider how much there is to decide. However, this London flat proves how good it can look when you take a risk and it pays off.

The kitchen ideas showcased in Attwood House in Dove Mews are a true sight to behold. Despite this two-bedroom flat in the heart of South Kensington having to accommodate the petite size of the space, the small kitchen ideas are big on style and hide lots of kitchen storage ideas.

Take a little tour with us and we’ll show you around…

Dove Mews exterior

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Accessed via a private cobbled mews, this stunning apartment is situated on the second floor and even the front door has an elegant feel, with its period surround.

Kitchen

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We’ll take you straight through to the kitchen where you can admire those fabulous metallic splashback tiles. Not only does the antique bronze design really pop against the dark cabinetry, but they give the small space an expensive, almost lavish look.

If you’re considering new kitchen splashback ideas, this one definitely makes a statement. Add to that the matching handles on the cabinetry, the indulgent green marble worktop and upstands, and beautiful parquet flooring, and you’ve got yourself a pretty plush room.

Living room

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Head into the living room and you’re treated to a scheme that’s half global-inspired and half gentleman’s club vibes, which suits the period property perfectly. Large bookshelves house an extensive library on one side, while on the other, a large wall hanging and framed pictures decorate the walls.

Ethnic-inspired soft furnishings add pattern to the space, and a small, yet shapely table and chairs offer a spot to dine.

Bedroom

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We love when homeowners use fabric to create a statement piece behind the bed in place of wallpaper and paint, and this beige patterned material has been hung from a curtain rail as a focal point. The bed frame has also been disguised with another, contrasting, piece of fabric, adding a softness to the room.

When you team that with a detailed bedspread and a trio of woven dishes on the wall, you’ve got yourself an incredibly interesting design.

Bathroom

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Last up we’ll show you a snippet of the bathroom with its luxe bottle-green tiles, bronze fittings and stand-out stone sink. This room, as per the others, features a unique scheme that’s dripping in luxurious touches.

Would you like to see more? You can find Dove Mews on Knight Frank’s website, where it’s up for sale at £1,100,00.

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This year’s Shop, Live, Look report by John Lewis has revealed just how obsessed we are with air fryers. The handy kitchen appliance has been dubbed a product that defined the last year, with John Lewis’ air fryer sales going through the roof.

Also on the list was the intriguing combination of trampolines, tents, Crocs and speedos… But it seems the best air fryers have really changed how we cook.

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John Lewis’ air fryer sales

There was a 400% increase in John Lewis’ air fryer sales this year. Marketed as a health-conscious purchase, many air fryer fans love them for how convenient they are. Their smaller size means they take much less time to pre-heat than the oven, and they beep when your meal is ready.

They also take very little looking after – just wash the drawer or put it in the dishwasher and it’ll be ready to go again in the morning. The compact design means you won’t need to rearrange your space – although smart kitchen appliance layout ideas will help keep your worktops feeling Marie Kondo tidy.

Ideal Home Ecommerce Editor Millie Fender bought one after her friend raved about hers, and is now an air fryer convert. ‘I picked up a Black Friday bargain last year, and it’s totally transformed the way I cook,’ she says.

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‘Especially working from home, being able to put a fishcake or a chicken fillet in the air fryer and set it to cook for a pre-set amount of time has been a huge convenience when making salads or speedy sandwiches,’ she says.

Millie recommends airfryer newbies to try something like chips or your frozen favourites like fish fingers or veggie burgers. ‘It’s true that air fryers do make amazing chips without the need to deep-fry,’ she adds.

‘I chop potatoes into wedges, toss them in a tablespoon of oil and some seasoning, and pour them into the air fryer basket for around 20 minutes. They also cook bacon brilliantly, leaving crispy rashers in around eight minutes, and because the fat renders and drains away, it’s also a healthier way to enjoy a bacon sarnie.’

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John Lewis’ Shop Live Look report 2021

John Lewis’ annual report looks back on the best-selling products and trends, giving an insight into our shopping habits. Back in 2017, the report showed a huge interest in unicorn and mermaid-themed accessories and pool inflatables.

Two years later, in 2019, we had linen bed sheets, reusable straws and smart doorbells. ‘The unprecedented events of 2020 and 2021 have left a permanent mark on how we shop, live and look,’ says Pippa Wicks, Executive Director at John Lewis.

‘People have become clearer about what matters to them and their work-life balance has shifted towards life,’ Pippa adds. As well as re-evaluating our working lives, we also became people that rave about air fryers.

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Photo By David Shield

Today’s Photo Of The Day is “San Juan Fall Color” by David Shield. Location: San Juan National Forest, Colorado.

“During my first trip to Colorado to photograph fall colors, I made sure to make a stop at the popular Dallas Divide overlook area,” explains Shield. “A large parking area off the side of the main highway offers the opportunity to safely set up and start shooting. I picked my spot and started to photograph just before sunset while there was sufficient light to capture the scene’s fall color.”

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