Planning the perfect kitchen with professional chef Frances Atkins

Heart of the home

It might sound like a cliché but it’s one that, now more than ever, rings true – the kitchen really is the heart of the family home. Beyond just the room in which we cook our meals, the modern kitchen is a hub for eating, entertaining and, increasingly, working.

Designing the right property for your kitchen requires careful consideration. How do you plan to use the space? If you’re a foodie, you’ll need plenty of surface space to whip up your next creation, whereas if kitchen discos are more your thing, plenty of room for dancing will be top of your list.

But what does a professional think the perfect family kitchen should look like? Here, Frances Atkins, professional chef, gives her top tips for designing a kitchen that’ll have you cooking like a pro in no time.

 

Top tips for planning a kitchen

 

Clear vision

It’s really important to have a clear line of site in a kitchen, particularly when you’re multi-tasking, so an airy, open-plan design that makes the best of the space you have available is perfect for enabling seamless cooking

 

Storage hacks

Whether it’s your burgeoning spice rack or the latest, must-have gadgets, you can quickly accumulate a lot of ‘stuff’ in your kitchen. That’s why having adequate storage space is essential. This enables you to keep your surface space as clear as possible – perfect for hassle-free meal prep and making cleaning easier, too

 

Space to entertain

If you’re a dinner party doyenne and love to cook for friends and family, the last thing you want is to spend the evening sequestered away from your guests. Ensuring there’s room in your kitchen for guests to chill – be it a seating area or breakfast bar – means you can whip up a feast without compromising on quality time

 

Be creative 

Ultimately, your kitchen should reflect your personality. If you’re into striking design and bold colours, by all means work that into the look and feel of your kitchen. After all, it’s your space!

 

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