housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/create-the-ultimate-live-in-kitchen/3Team white cabinets with patternThe combination of white units and tiles is a classic look but can look cold, so introduce texture and pattern, like here with the retro wallpaper, slate floor tiles and colourful tableware.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/create-the-ultimate-live-in-kitchen/10Use every inch of kitchen spaceMaximise your space with well-organised storage right up to the ceiling. Open shelving or shelving behind glass doors ensures the kitchen looks neat and tidy but everything is easily found.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/create-the-ultimate-live-in-kitchen/5Clear kitchen clutterA kitchen that can do a dissapearing act is an asset in a sleek, open-plan space. Everything from the kettle to the dishwasher can be stored behind doors, plus having a wall of matching panels looks effortlessly neat and gives the room a strong identity from the rest of the open-plan space. Martha Stewart