What would be included in your dream kitchen? For the owners of this historic house, a large island, lots of storage, a walk-in pantry and a bar for entertaining were all high up on their wish list. They’d brought in kitchen designer Tom Howley at the planning stage of their addition to help make best use of the new open-plan space. “This is something we recommend all our clients do,” Howley says. “Planning the detail of your kitchen as early as possible ensures all key elements, such as electrics and water, are considered as part of your build.”

Howley worked with the owners to design a kitchen that’s both beautiful and practical, while comfortably including all the items they’d asked for.