‘The colour of this kitchen is inspired by a blend of heather, bracken and the mountains of the Isle of Skye,’ says the brochure.
‘Oh, sweet Lord,’ I think. ‘I just want a kitchen.’
Five months into the renovation and my fondest wish is simply for it all to be over before Christmas.
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