Inspiration for this 1950s remodel came from an unexpected place – the backyard

Emily Brownell of Gilded Hearth Interiors takes us through how she took this cramped 1950s kitchen and turned it into a modern chef's kitchen with Parisian flair

modern chefs kitchen with white cabinetry, a terracotta plaster hood and navy kitchen island with blue marbled countertops with vintage accessories
(Image credit: Gilded Hearth / Photography Charlotte Lea)
Charlotte Olby
Style & Trends Editor

Charlotte is style and trends editor at Homes and Gardens, and has been with the team since Christmas 2023. Following a 5 year career in Fashion, she has worked at many women's glossy magazines including Grazia, Stylist, and Hello and most recently worked as Interiors Editor for British heritage department store Liberty. Her role at H&G fuses her love of style with her passion for interior design, and she is currently undergoing her second home renovation in Surrey - you can follow her journey over on @olbyhome