Tired of their old-fashioned oak kitchen, the Mahmoods sought out a more sophisticated and streamlined look.

Once a coach house filled with travellers and their horses, this large chic property is now home to a busy family of nine.

After dismissing their plan for coffee-coloured units, Christine and John Ellner decided an olive shade was more their style.

A stunning contemporary kitchen designed and installed by In-toto Cheltenham has featured on the first programme of the new series of Grand Designs on Channel 4.

An animal-enthusiasts' lifestyle in the Cotswold countryside inspired Andy and Michele Young's dream, modern and practical kitchen.

The kitchen won Diane joint first runner up in the prestigeous Kitchen Designer of the Year competition. It is described in the February 2005 issue of the Kitchen+ Bathroom Designer Magazine, sponsors of the competition.

When Cliff and Nikki Summers moved into their new home, they inherited a kitchen that Nikki felt was dated and unattractive, and so in due course the couple decided to remortgage and invest in the kitchen they truly wanted. Batley In-toto were happy to help.

Having coped in her 'impossibly small' kitchen for years, on the basis that the cost of changing it would probably prove prohibitive, Mrs. Longley eventually decided enough was enough and started to consider how she might best extend and improve the area.

Take a measure of contemporary, add a dash of traditional, blend thoroughly and serve with a garnish of individuality...

Once a children's home in an almost derelict state, the Bridge's Victorian house has been given a new lease of life. Rob designed a super-long 3.5m x 1m island with banks of wall units at oppostie ends to maximise the use of the wide, but shallow space and positioned to provide great views.

Business Partner and Designer of In-toto Bishops Stortford Andy Green shows how a well thought design can make a galey kitchen look and feel bigger.

Some houses can, by virtue of design, be very deceiving. Stephanie and Paul Brown's Horsley home is one such example. From the outside it is typically late 1930s in style, but inside, an open space acts as a hallway and the entrance to a large split-level contemporary living room and kitchen with panoramic views.

Here is a lovely story photographed and prepared by Russell and Natalie Haines with help from their daughter, Ellie. It has been reduced a little due to the constraints of the web pages.