Great video as always! Love the question, "what do yo like about your current kitchen?" Such a vital question, as we sometimes just assume as designers that the client must hate everything about the old kitchen.
I’d love to hear you share clever ways to store small kitchen appliances which are used everyday. We have like 7 or so small appliances, which either take all the space on countertop or have to put them away, making it so impractical! Thanks you in advance! Looking forward to part 2!
Thanks! It can be tricky and a bit of a balancing act. If possible get rid of any, or replace with integrated versions (kettle for boiling water tap, microwave for integrated combi-oven). If space allows I like larders with a fixed shelf or countertop inside to hide some away in (sockets/outlets in the back of the larder) I also like countertop cabinets to achieve the same thing if you can't fit a separate larder cabinet. Finally, think about where they are going to go if they have to be on the countertop, where makes most sense from a zone/work flow point of view. eg. kettle next to sink, near cabinet with mugs and tea to create a hot drink making zone. For me, it's all about being as functional as possible. Hope that helps! 😁
As a person whos dislike of ready meals is significantly greater than a dislike of the effort required for cooking at home, my kitchen is well used. I would describe my kitchen space as adequate, and certainly much larger than the one I had before - something quite rare for someone who has moved from a house to a flat! However, compromises are still required. I could remove so many of my compromises if it were just 200mm wider and longer, although an extra 600mm or even 800mmwould be better still. To be honest, there wouldnt be significant gains with anything more. If only I could relocate my washer/drier and replace it with a full sized dishwasher; but only having enough room for a slimline one with a small fillet, or a 400mm unit with a larger fillet I didn't have that luxury. While a slimline may appear to be adequate, as someone who cooks, it isnt the place settings which fill the thing up, but the pots and pans and preparation bowls etc which do. While a separate tray at the top may be a nice thing to have in a full sized dishwasher, take it from me, it is ESSENTIAL for a slimline one (unless of course you are happy to wash your cutlery by hand). Unless you are very lucky and are able to design your kitchen with the help of a brilliant, sympathetic (and with the patience of a Saint!) designer in conjunction with an architect at the planning stage, it is almost inevitable that those compromises will be required. My perfect kitchen would have three pyrolytic ovens with microwave and steam in at least two of them, and a five 'burner' induction with the ability to combine zones on at least two of them. Laundry would be elsewhere, but I would love a separate cool pantry with space to keep those small appliances such as mixer, toaster and pressure cooker which I prefer to be out of sight when not in use. I keep my toaster in a drawer and do not find it at all inconvenient. The sink should be at least a sink and a half, stainless steel undermounted with a quiet and powerful waste disposal capable of coping with banana skins (a mistake I did not replicate when I replaced my original one). And yes, I would love a tap which included filtered and boiling water with one of those pull-out rinsing heads. As for refrigeration, I really like the idea of full height side by side freezer and fridge, although, if possible I would like the fridge to have cold and cool zones. I would specify extra shelves to my cupboards, I now have the luxury of not having to stack different sized plates and dishes, something to be considered more of a requirement than a luxury as you age. For the same reason, I would have those pull out larder units, and shelves. However, the majority of my base units would be deep drawers. I am also a big fan of plinth drawers, and I suggest a good number. I keep instruction booklets, baking trays and tins, along with those rarely used oversized plates in mine. I also like (and currently have) a dedicated place to keep grill pans, etc, when not needed in the oven. I believe that worktops should be cold and hygenic to allow pastry to be rolled out. I am also a fan of toughened glass in place of tiles as it is easily cleaned without all that dirt grabbing grout. Alternatively, I would fit an upstand and tile down to it - so much easier to keep clean without any grout at worktop level.
nice one mate but i don't know if it's the order in which you ask your questions but to ask for the budget upfront like that isn't it a bit cocky? I tend to ask this a bit later in the conversation. I may be wrong and should ask about it earlier. otherwise these are the questions i ask in general.
Great video as always! Love the question, "what do yo like about your current kitchen?" Such a vital question, as we sometimes just assume as designers that the client must hate everything about the old kitchen.
Thanks Mark! Absolutely, if it ain't broke don't fix it! 😁
You seriously need more subs! Great channel
Thanks so much! Pleased you like the channel 👍
I’d love to hear you share clever ways to store small kitchen appliances which are used everyday. We have like 7 or so small appliances, which either take all the space on countertop or have to put them away, making it so impractical! Thanks you in advance! Looking forward to part 2!
Thanks! It can be tricky and a bit of a balancing act. If possible get rid of any, or replace with integrated versions (kettle for boiling water tap, microwave for integrated combi-oven). If space allows I like larders with a fixed shelf or countertop inside to hide some away in (sockets/outlets in the back of the larder) I also like countertop cabinets to achieve the same thing if you can't fit a separate larder cabinet. Finally, think about where they are going to go if they have to be on the countertop, where makes most sense from a zone/work flow point of view. eg. kettle next to sink, near cabinet with mugs and tea to create a hot drink making zone. For me, it's all about being as functional as possible. Hope that helps! 😁
Thank you so much for quick reply! Looking forward to more of your videos! Have a wonderful day! 🤩
Excellent questions! These are great to think about as my husband and I plan out how to build our "forever home." Thanks for making these videos!
👌✨ Looking forward to part 2. In the meantime, you've given me some homework to do.
Thanks! That's great! Hopefully it's fun homework! 😁
This is a great video!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😁
As a person whos dislike of ready meals is significantly greater than a dislike of the effort required for cooking at home, my kitchen is well used.
I would describe my kitchen space as adequate, and certainly much larger than the one I had before - something quite rare for someone who has moved from a house to a flat! However, compromises are still required.
I could remove so many of my compromises if it were just 200mm wider and longer, although an extra 600mm or even 800mmwould be better still. To be honest, there wouldnt be significant gains with anything more.
If only I could relocate my washer/drier and replace it with a full sized dishwasher; but only having enough room for a slimline one with a small fillet, or a 400mm unit with a larger fillet I didn't have that luxury.
While a slimline may appear to be adequate, as someone who cooks, it isnt the place settings which fill the thing up, but the pots and pans and preparation bowls etc which do. While a separate tray at the top may be a nice thing to have in a full sized dishwasher, take it from me, it is ESSENTIAL for a slimline one (unless of course you are happy to wash your cutlery by hand).
Unless you are very lucky and are able to design your kitchen with the help of a brilliant, sympathetic (and with the patience of a Saint!) designer in conjunction with an architect at the planning stage, it is almost inevitable that those compromises will be required.
My perfect kitchen would have three pyrolytic ovens with microwave and steam in at least two of them, and a five 'burner' induction with the ability to combine zones on at least two of them.
Laundry would be elsewhere, but I would love a separate cool pantry with space to keep those small appliances such as mixer, toaster and pressure cooker which I prefer to be out of sight when not in use.
I keep my toaster in a drawer and do not find it at all inconvenient.
The sink should be at least a sink and a half, stainless steel undermounted with a quiet and powerful waste disposal capable of coping with banana skins (a mistake I did not replicate when I replaced my original one).
And yes, I would love a tap which included filtered and boiling water with one of those pull-out rinsing heads.
As for refrigeration, I really like the idea of full height side by side freezer and fridge, although, if possible I would like the fridge to have cold and cool zones.
I would specify extra shelves to my cupboards, I now have the luxury of not having to stack different sized plates and dishes, something to be considered more of a requirement than a luxury as you age.
For the same reason, I would have those pull out larder units, and shelves. However, the majority of my base units would be deep drawers.
I am also a big fan of plinth drawers, and I suggest a good number. I keep instruction booklets, baking trays and tins, along with those rarely used oversized plates in mine.
I also like (and currently have) a dedicated place to keep grill pans, etc, when not needed in the oven.
I believe that worktops should be cold and hygenic to allow pastry to be rolled out. I am also a fan of toughened glass in place of tiles as it is easily cleaned without all that dirt grabbing grout. Alternatively, I would fit an upstand and tile down to it - so much easier to keep clean without any grout at worktop level.
nice one mate but i don't know if it's the order in which you ask your questions but to ask for the budget upfront like that isn't it a bit cocky? I tend to ask this a bit later in the conversation. I may be wrong and should ask about it earlier. otherwise these are the questions i ask in general.
I wish I had incorporated a “secret cabinet” vs a safe in the kitchen. Something like a magnet lock type filler..?
Great videos you have but I haven’t really heard you mentioned the importance of backsplash
Thanks so much! Funny you should mention that, I'm currently writing a video all about backsplashes. Should be out in the next few weeks.