Cult X Smeg

The spaces told distinct stories - each one built around a different homeowner and a different way of living.

One kitchen was bold and characterful, with deep burgundy cabinetry, a professional range cooker and bar stools that practically demanded you pull up a seat. Another was cool and mineral, all pale stone surfaces and warm cream appliances set against projected lunar imagery - serene, considered, and quietly spectacular. A third nodded to the solo homeowner: a space built around daily pleasure rather than occasion.

The overarching feeling from Casa Smeg was one we recognise. Great design - whether it's a fridge, a sofa, or a side table - should make everyday life feel a little more special.

Smeg's ability to straddle the line between design object and functional appliance is genuinely rare.

Founded in Guastalla, Italy, the brand has spent over seven decades proving that what you put in your kitchen doesn't have to be an eyesore - it can be the focal point.

The new collection - previewed earlier this year at Milan's Eurocucina - continues that tradition with bold new colourways and refined appliance ranges.

At the London event, two new FAB28 shades stole the show: Amber Clay, warm and earthy as its name suggests, and Emerald Green, vivid and full of vitality.