A Clearer Picture.

When considering different kitchen design and layout ideas, think about the following to gain a clearer picture:

• How do you use a kitchen? The kitchen layout should be designed to perfectly fit your lifestyle.

• Is it an open-plan space? Focus on the layout of the working part of the kitchen first, but also on its relationship with a dining table, if there is one, or – in an open plan kitchen-living-diner – the other zones.

• Don't forget the working triangle. To plan the preparation and cooking space, use the design concept of the working triangle of the kitchen. The three points are the fridge, sink and hob with imaginary lines between these forming the triangle shape. The three points should be near enough to each other to make meal preparation efficient but each workstation shouldn't feel restrictive.