Carrerra marble is the material of the moment for countertops and splashbacks. SieMatic uses it in its BeauxArts kitchens (right), which can be seen at Houseworks in Dublin. This classic marble with a ...

Until a few years ago, kitchens were separate rooms where food was prepared, but nowadays their role has changed. With open-plan designs, often combined with a dining or living room, they are a place ...