My kitchen here in Brittany is tiny, but I love it.
I have it simply decorated with gorgeous blue faux wood wallpaper, and the units (which were already in the house) are white. I updated them by switching the rather unattractive cream door handles for a lovely blue, it took three DIY shops to find sufficient.
The two butchers trolleys came from Ikea and Fly (a similar, though smaller scale French emporium). They are slightly different sizes, but work well in the space, and are useful when we eat outside. One or other can be wheeled out to act as a drinks trolley/side table if we have lots of lunch guests.
On the shelves below I have all sorts of goodies, which I have noted under each photograph. I use the top of the trolleys to photograph food, it's very convenient and the light is lovely throughout the year.
The little bowl was bought about 10 years ago from John Lewis, it was in the sale and I think a sample from Vanessa Arbuthnot. I do love it , and it seems so very chic and French.
My bread bin and dishwash tin were both bought from John Lewis, one I think is Typhoon, the other John Lewis's own. I do love them and they are standing up well to the salty atmosphere here in Brittany, maybe a touch of rust, but that only adds to the patina. My chopping board collection has built up over the years. I prefer to cut onions, garlic and chilli on a separate board from cheese and tomatoes, and I now have a selection to fit all purposes. They have the added bonus of adding a rustic touch to the table when I serve hot dishes.
I especially love my bread bags. the blue and white gingham is perfect, and storing baguettes in a small kitchen can be a challenge, so being able to hang the bags, complete with bread, up by the side is an absolute blessing.
Now I had better get on with cooking some lunch.
Wishing you a happy summer with plenty of sunshine.
Judith x
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| A delightful French inspired bowl |
