Book smart

Shhh...quiet please! This impressive combination of kitchen and reading zone is the brainchild of none other than renowned designer, Philippe Starck. What better place to house an ever-growing collection of cookbooks? Embellished Aubergine-toned, handleless mahogany units keep pots and pans out of sight, while a useful yet subtle ladder enables easy access to shelving above. With marble surfaces, Starck Library is priced on application, at AFG.

Tel: 01235 558000. www.afgk.co.uk