Kitchen: modern update

Top tip: Use open, metal shelves to create a streamlined look. Fix them securely into the wall with small brackets and screws.

Walls in Hammock acrylic matt emulsion, £20.50 per 2.5ltr, The Little Greene Paint Company. Influence metal shelves, £250 for two uprights and four 90cm shelves, Habitat. On top shelf: food, from a selection, Carluccio's; white vase, £7, Habitat; pepper mill, £16, Bhs. On second shelf: Spots china, from £17, John Lewis. On third shelf: enamel jar, £10, Bhs; blue canisters, from £5 each, Habitat; Penguin Classic mugs, £10 each, Heal's; food, as before; cafetiere, £10, Bhs; tin, pepper and salt mills, glass jug, find similar at John Lewis. On bottom shelf: basket, find similar at The Holding Company; boxes, from a selection, Carluccio's; tea towel, £8, Bhs. Bjursta table, £85, Ikea. Terje folding chairs, £8.99 each, Ikea. On table: tablecloth, find similar at Volga Linen Company; Orla Kiely mugs, £7.50 each, Heal's; white china, find similar at John Lewis. Clock (on wall), £35, John Lewis.