At this time of the year, there’s nothing nicer than having friends over for a casual meal. Make your kitchen more entertaining friendly with these clever ideas.

WELL FURNISHED

In an open-plan area carry the sophisticated look of the living room through to the kitchen. Here, upholstered bar stools provide a comfortable place to sit around the island while oversized pendant lights and a countertop by Granite Innovations add glamour. “Make sure there’s enough space for guests to circulate around the island, advises Cheryl Herweg of Changing Spaces, who designed this kitchen, “and position the washing up area far away from the guests.”

Credits

Home & Garden | July 2015

COMPILED BY: MARY JANE HARRIS, CANDICE BOTHA AND CATHERINE ZACHARIOU

PHOTOGRAPHS: HENRIQUE WILDING, SALLY CHANCE AND CHRISTOPH HOFFMANN

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