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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Molly Malsom

'I feel like they are the shelves of my life' – how chef Clodagh McKenna transformed a dark kitchen into a warm, personality-filled space that expertly balances functionality and lived-in style

Clodagh McKenna's kitchen with yellow walls, burgundy backsplash tiles, marble countertops, and wooden open shelved displaying collected kitchenware and decor.

Room Recipes is our new series where we delve into the emotional impact of a beautifully designed room. We discover how designers, tastemakers, and homeowners created and curated their spaces, the key elements that define the design, and how they have changed everyday life.

As a professional chef, Clodagh McKenna is no stranger to a well-functioning kitchen. But in her own home, she wanted her cooking space to be a considered balance of beauty and functionality.

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