The Kitchen
The kitchen is narrow, so every bit of space has to earn its keep. Two runs of cabinets face each other, leaving a path through the middle. Light-colored doors and wooden worktops keep the room practical without making it feel too modern. Above them, old dark beams remain visible across the walls and pitched ceiling, reminding you that the kitchen sits inside a much older shell.
Amy has also left room for the things she enjoys collecting. Open shelves hold bowls, jugs, pots, and finds. Pictures and decorations occupy spaces that many kitchens would leave blank. A leaded window brings in daylight above the worktop, while plants and everyday ingredients share the surfaces. It is functional, but it has not been stripped down into a row of anonymous cupboards.
The clever part is that the kitchen does not compete with the cottage. There is no giant island or wall of glossy appliances dominating the room. The layout accepts the limited width and works with it. That is a recurring theme in Amy’s renovation. Instead of forcing the house to behave like a new build, she adjusts her choices to suit the house. The result feels personal, useful, and at home here.