When you live in a beautiful Palladian-style house surrounded by parkland, the last thing you want to do is obstruct the windows. Our solution? A large free-standing island which skilfully incorporates a surprising amount of storage, as well as the sink and the dishwasher. With some clever thinking and bespoke cabinetry, we have created something quite unique.

 With no traditional wall units imposing on the space, the room is light and spacious. And the views? To die for