kitchen ideas
Turn a piece of vintage furniture into an island… , for a space that makes a nod towards your home’s history, consider this idea. In the kitchen, an island unit with a zinc worktop is joined to a vintage plan chest. “We wanted the chest to face into the living and dining areas so the island wouldn’t feel like a kitchen unit,” says Burles.
An extra-wide worktop here has created a useful peninsular unit – and allowed space for open storage. The shallow spot at the end of this peninsular could easily have been overlooked, but it’s just the right depth for glasses and paperbacks. Painting the storage in an open-plan kitchen/living space, as here, can help to tie the two zones together.
timmeth - perhaps lights like these wd be cheaper than spots?
metal splash back?? plus wood floor etc
hide d/washer and w machine so we can make do with old ones til they need replacing an no need to splash out on s/less steel/ nice looking ones. same for fridge?
blue
crate for fruit / veg
previous photo refers!
can i get a blue kitchen?
grey white and natural colour scheme
mmmm.... spices on door and microwave in cupbd?
black worktop with white and a colour
Stow storage in the surface This overhanging worktop is super clever. Not only does it create a seating space, but it contains three nifty drawers too.
Go round a corner
Mix up materials - consider composite (ask your supplier or contractor about the available options for composite surfaces that don’t need templating) Variety won’t just add interest to your kitchen, it’ll also make it more cost effective. “Rarely will just one worktop satisfy a whole kitchen design. Zoning is important and also helps your budget stretch further,” says Buchanan. Think about placing hard-wearing stone beside sinks and hobs, and use more affordable laminates elsewhere. If you want to warm up your kitchen with wood – a porous material – steer clear of high-traffic areas and confine it to the breakfast bar.
new spice jar idea
grey cabs with wooden floor and white walls
consider white walls, ark cabinets for mucky fingers and grey floor
would be much easier to store things like baking trays like this.
Divide your cupboards For neat storage in kitchen cabinets, it’s easier to stack things vertically. An easy solution is to fit vertical shelves to divide the cupboard into sections. These ones have zones for frying pans, chopping boards and baking sheets.
look at right hand side of photo - overhead peninsula idea
Aim high If your room is relatively narrow, or features multiple doorways, an island could easily be a hazard – somewhere to bang toes or block access. This tall, wooden table is a winning alternative. It provides an inviting breakfast bar area, the legroom underneath means stools can be tucked safely out of the way, and tonally it adds warmth to the tiles and units.
Master savvy shelving Be smart with shelving by looking beyond the obvious options. This modular unit is built into the wall and can be accessed from either side, meaning that plenty of light passes through. This simple yet quirky system feels playful but inconspicuous.
Include clever storage Sneaky storage in unexpected places is always welcome. Hidden storage, such as the plinth drawer seen here, is a great addition to a kitchen, so jot down these extras to discuss with your supplier.
the branchy rail
Traffic through your working area You might want enough worktop space for more than one person to operate in your kitchen at once. However, you need to consider how to achieve this so users don’t get under one another’s feet while both trying to reach the fridge, oven or sink. This might mean setting up two separate and spaced out ‘prep zones’, or ensuring there’s only one kitchen entry point, so you can easily see who’s coming or going (as pictured). You can also ensure frequently used appliances, such as the fridge, are on the periphery of your kitchen, so other household members can still get things out of them without having to fully enter the kitchen (also illustrated here).
THink I@d prefer dark cupboards and light in between bits -= mucky doors etc. Can't do that with a grey floor but could with steve's flooring
look at all the stuff they hav hanging on the wall - could be a useful idea
maybe the entire wall where the cooked would have once lived should be a floor to ceiling cupbdl
Do drawers not doors Switch all your cupboards for drawers to gain maximum usability of the available area. Drawers allow easy access to every item, unlike cupboards, which require rummaging and can result in a cluttered cook space as things pile up while you find time to make space on their bulging shelves. Rows of drawers also look chic and organised (even if their contents are not!).
notice over hang on end of island - for legs!
grey floor
Boost space with balance One of the best tips we’ve gleaned from our kitchen tours is how symmetry can make a space feel uncluttered. Emily Rumble of deVOL Kitchens says of these symmetrically positioned cabinets, “The room could have felt crammed and busy, but by keeping the design balanced and simple, it looks less confusing.”
Favour long and lean A long, rectangular table placed opposite a run of cupboards can double as a work surface or serving area, as well as creating dining space at either end. Choose a narrow table to ensure there’s still plenty of space to open cabinets, but if the table is opposite a dishwasher or oven, usability of the space will be limited.
BINS - MAYBE SLIM ONES BY THE BACK DOOR? Plan a tailor-made nook If you have minimal cabinet space, then a freestanding bin may be a better option to allow you to maximise your storage. There are loads of stylish options available in a variety of sizes and colours, so you can pick one that works for you and complements your kitchen style. Considering where your bins will go when planning your kitchen layout will help ensure they’re in a practical place without being in the way. If you have room, multiple bins can help to divide food waste from recyclable items. Labels or colour-coordinated styles will help make it super-easy.
a good joiner could do this for us in worktops
consider corner seating - wd that fit in beside big cupbd?
lot of narrow shelve ideas incl plate rack
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