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A Calm Haven Kitchen Makeover With Lauren

Showing how to bring this tranquil trend to life - this Calm Haven kitchen makeover with Lauren Harrison details her journey to create a functional and relaxing cooking space inspired by modern design. After moving into her Suffolk home with her partner and dog, Lauren embarked on a full kitchen makeover in the old-fashioned property as it was in desperate need of an update. A fan of clean, minimal interiors, the Calm Haven kitchen trend appealed to her love of sleek spaces, while creating a cosy ambience that was easy to unwind in. Discover how Lauren captured this aesthetic using a fresh layout, a two-tone grey colour scheme, and clever storage solutions.

Meet Lauren

Lauren Harrison - interior Instagrammer - lives with her partner and dog in Suffolk and has been documenting their home renovation project for the last five years.

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Meet Lauren

When Lauren and her partner bought their semi-detached house, its dated decor and cramped layout needed an overhaul. The transformation included an extension to make space for a multipurpose kitchen-diner, which is where the couple spend most of their time, especially when entertaining friends in the summer. Throughout the process, Lauren has shared the story of her home makeover on Instagram @insidenumber100.
Sleek and serene

Creating a calm and contemporary design, Lauren instantly fell in love with our Clerkenwell collection, which brought an understated appeal to their space.

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Sleek and serene

Alongside a clean, modern aesthetic, an island was a must-have for Lauren, as she wanted a central hub for cooking, dining, and socialising. The extension to the back of the house allowed the couple to make the layout bigger, while the pared-back colour scheme ensures this large space feels tranquil and inviting.

The design details

Muted and matt

Capturing a two-tone look, Lauren selected dove-grey and slate-grey units in a matt finish to create a restful style that mirrored the calming nature of this trend.

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Serene handle-free

Lauren's integrated handle design reduces fussy details, creating clean lines that draw the eye through the room, making it appear spacious and serene.

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A layout for modern life

Functionality is central to the Calm Haven aesthetic – and Lauren's island floorplan offers a multi-use area that can be used for cooking and socialising.

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Discreet disposal

To keep her space clean and clutter-free, Lauren also opted for an integrated bin that tucks within a cupboard, so she can sort household rubbish out of sight.

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Streamlined storing

With a sleek aesthetic in mind, Lauren chose drawers for easy access to stowed goods, while creating long banks that enhance the modern, architectural feel.
Boosted cupboard capacity

Towers also allow Lauren to increase storage without taking up more floor space, using the room’s height to conceal clutter for a design that is easy on the eye.

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