Kitchen design comes into play, of course, even before you decide to tackle those cabinet doors with a paintbrush ... in either Modern Eggshell or Full Gloss depending on the look we are trying ...

a high-gloss finish and a smart circular sink from Frankie called Rotundo. Expect to pay from €6,000 for a similar kitchen. The chic bevelled black tiles are available from Waterhaus in Naas ...