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Wrapping a small or galley kitchen

Small and galley kitchens are common in London flats and terraces, and they are where a refit is most disruptive. Wrapping changes the look without taking the kitchen out. See kitchen wrapping in London.

Light finishes

White, cream and pale wood grains bounce light down a narrow room. Gloss reflects the most light; satin and soft matt are calmer and hide fingerprints better.

One finish, end to end

In a small space, wrapping every door, panel and plinth in the same finish makes the run read as one surface, which looks larger than a mix of colours.

Why wrapping suits flats

Nothing is carried down communal stairs, no skip is needed, and the work is done inside the flat in a day or two. In buildings with a managing agent, that usually means far less to arrange than a refit.

Worktops and splashbacks

A marble-effect worktop lifts a small kitchen without the weight or cost of stone. See worktop wrapping.

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