The owners of this flat overhauled the whole layout and designed their perfect kitchen from scratch. After a year of drawing up plans they came up with a new space offering lots of smart storage that would keep clutter at bay, but everyday essentials accessible.
1/7 Reworking the layout
Kitchen worktop
Ikea
2/7 Add an island
A large island in the middle of the kitchen provides extra space for food prep and is positioned in parallel with the dining table so guests are able to talk to the chef while cooking.
Kitchen doors
Ikea
Hob
Appliances online
3/7 Smart storage
The use of open shelving and a traditional plate rack keeps dinnerware accessible. Even the tops of cupboards have been used to store odds and ends in neat baskets.
Baskets
Ikea
4/7 Clever clock
This wall sticker clock is a fun addition to the kitchen and its position accentuates the room's high ceiling. The small shelf below has been used to store family knick knacks and plants.
Similar clock
Brume
5/7 Utilise your walls
Wall-mounted spice racks, knife blocks and utensil hooks are a brilliant way to use space wisely and keep everything you need within reach.
Utensil rail
Ikea
6/7 Use every last inch
Smart storage is all about maximising space. If you're left with an area too small for pots and pans why not build in somewhere to keep your wine collection or add small drawers for food clips and cling film.
Wine rack
Ikea
7/7 The kitchen before the makeover
The original kitchen area was converted into a bedroom with en suite. Removing a wall between two reception rooms opened up a large space perfect for an open-plan kitchen and living room.
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