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It's finally time for us to put a new kitchen in our house and I couldn't be more excited/concerned for my bank balance but let's just forget about that for now because we're getting a new kitchen! Craig and I moved into our cottage almost three years ago and in that time we've firmly put our stamp on each room not to mention adding all of the essentials like new windows, doors, a damp proof course... We've done everything, except the kitchen and I’m keen to get my ‘we-completely-renovated-our-house’ badge so let’s get cracking.

Our current kitchen is frankly an eyesore and while is serves a purpose its certainly looking tired and don’t get me started on the world’s most pointless dishwasher or the corner cupboard which invites you to remove a shelf anytime you want to put anything in it – clearly the old owners/kitchen designers wanted to make our lives difficult but onwards and upwards. For our new look kitchen we’ve got our eye on sage green cupboards with wooden worktops, modern and minimalist isn’t really our style and we’re keen to create something that fits with the style of our cottage. With Craig and I both working in tiles its one part of the design that we’ve both had strong opinions on – I’m feeling white elongated brick tiles in a herringbone pattern in between the units while Craig fancies exposed bricks so we’re thinking of meshing the two looks together. For the floor however we’re both in agreement on this swoon worthy wood-effect tile (seen top right) which we’re hoping to run throughout our open plan downstairs to keep things cohesive. 

I’ve not thought too far ahead in terms of those all-important finishing touches but I do know that I’d love my botanical flower print on display, hanging lights, a touch of greenery to bring the outdoors in and the non-negotiable concrete topped Conker table from furniture genies Loaf which we fell head over heels for on our last London trip together. I’d love to add some of their bowls into the mix too as I’m an absolute fiend for imperfect, could-be-hand-thrown ceramics so it goes without saying that a little somethin’ somethin’ from grey suit clay will have to complete our kitchen round up. I’m all about supporting independents and this is one business I’m keen to own a piece from, pronto.

Now excuse me while I go sell my entire wardrobe on eBay in order to pay for it all...

What do you make of our kitchen plans?