Penny Lancaster's neutral yet chic kitchen proves that even the smallest design details can make a difference

An elevated kitchen needn't be filled with patterns, colours, and unconventional designs. In fact, Penny Lancaster has just shown how you can keep the space neutral but level it up with small but significant design touches.

Whether you're looking for a way to make your kitchen look expensive or want to start adding more personality to your home, that doesn't mean you have to completely transform your space. In fact, sometimes the more subtle yet considered design elements can make all the difference and at the same time cost much less.

Posting a comedic reel with her son on her Instagram (@penny.lancaster), Penny Lancaster gave us a glimpse into her exquisite kitchen, complete with cosy layered lighting and sleek marble worktops.

With so many kitchen design rules to be broken, it's a surprisingly easy space to customise to your needs and style. With the right elements, you can completely transform your kitchen with just a few humble changes and additions.

Penny's kitchen showcases a few of them, the first being how she's used indoor layered lighting to make the otherwise luxurious space feel homely. With LED strips illuminating the cabinets, double-sided wall lamps and a chic, dimly lit glass ceiling light, there's a real mix of lighting in the kitchen, and it softens the space.

Along with the lighting, there are subtle design elements that elevate various kitchen essentials. The enamel sink has an unusual yet stylish ribbed finish on the outside, which takes it up a notch and adds interest to an otherwise classic design.

This small yet significant style can also be seen with the marble countertops that have a chic edging instead of the clean-cut style we so often see. This, much like the lighting, helps soften the stone counters and also adds another layer of luxury. Making your space your own like this is one of the biggest kitchen trends this year and it's no surprise why.

Aside from the fittings and fixtures, the accessories used in Penny's kitchen help tie everything together. With colourful houseplants, matching marble shelves and, of course, her very own memoir, the room, as luxurious as it is, feels lived in and filled with character.

So if you want to give your kitchen a refresh, it's a great idea to try to see how you can add small changes to the space and work up from there.

Where Penny has used layered lighting, there are many ways to make your kitchen cosy, especially as we enter the autumn season. From candles to washable rugs, there's lots to be done to create a more welcoming cooking environment.