Kitchen

Colour scheme, marble slab backsplash + grey wall tiles, extractor fan, bit of open shelving

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* appliances at bottom, breakfast stuff on first shelf & baking stuff on top shelf (org kitchen in terms of work zones)

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* good for Charlene

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* good set-up of kitchen & like pantry 'counter' for often-used pots + appliances

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how to draw kitchen layout plan

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like how plan is divided into different working areas

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Colour scheme: All white c'pds go well with dark table tops. Like contrasting tiling. C'pds go all the way to ceiling.

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* colour scheme but with silver or gunmetal handles * choose handles that won't snag

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wide timber panels

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mainly white with touch of wood, hint of black & blue/yellow

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* white-washed plywood joinery * concrete-look benchtop is actually Caesarstone (Airy Concrete)

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storing heavy appliances in island

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* don't need a big pantry but it must be easily accessible * double doors are handy & like that they are pocket doors * opting for cheaper shelves & finishes help to stretch budget * 30cm shelf depth should be sufficient; drawers useful

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* bottom shelves slide out - practical. Also good for bathroom cpds.

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microwave & baking appliances all tog + microwave at counter height

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* c/pd for storing large appliances easily accessible in kitchen * use hinged, sliding or pocket doors * make sure one shelf can accommodate taller bottles

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* roller door if this storage is on counter top

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hinged door on counter top

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* open space for microwave, kettle & toaster, can have 1 open shelf above for 6 cups, glasses, tea, etc but closed cabinets above it for jams & cereals * in 'exposed' section at the counter top, can continue with tiles used in kitchen for continuity

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* instead of c/pd - open space for kettle, toaster, cups, teabags

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Like sliding door storage for everyday dishes, pots, appliances/pantry & veg like onions, garlic, etc

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If stove is before window, rather have 2 windows divided by splashback

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* like stand-alone extractor - make sure it is strong enough * no upper cabinets near stove to prevent bumping head * must have enough bench space either side of stove * glass or stone splash back means no grouting to clean * remember power points on island (installed upside down/sideways?)

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* padded stools covered in patterned fabric * like extra cupboards to ceiling

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* drawers better than cupboards * prefer look of these drawers to flat ones, * like that handles are unobtrusive * if top layer of drawers for cutlery, cooking utensils, table mats, coasters, serviettes, etc then use wide handles for hanging dishcloths & other handles less obtrusive

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*make sure drawer under stove is deep enough to fit whisk

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* double width drawers mean all easily accessible * divisions for different utensils, even extra large/-long - keep everyday cutlery separately or person setting table gets in way of cook

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* good idea to have deep drawer for bottles used for cooking - better to not have dividers

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spices in top shelf?

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* tray storage

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kickplate storage for trays & baking pans

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