Ten top tips for kitchen
planners @ bedrooms-kitchens.co.uk
 Electricity sockets – you can’t have too many but
remember they should be at least one metre away from any water
source.
Extractor fans should be at
least 750mm above the hob to prevent overheating.
Lighting is crucial.
Illuminate work surfaces with strip or spotlights located under wall units
to reduce the risk of accidents. For a natural, warm glow choose recessed
halogen lights instead of a fluorescent strip or pendant light.
Flooring must be
hard-wearing and easy to clean – try stone, wood, slate, wood laminate or
vinyl.
Small appliances like food
mixers and juicers should be positioned where you they will be used. If
you have to move them to use them – you won’t!
Stainless steel units should
be wiped over with baby oil to minimise unsightly finger marks,
etc.
Sinks can be small, large,
square, round, double, single, stainless steel, ceramic, deep, shallow –
think carefully about what you will use yours for before
choosing.
Taps are among the small
details that can add greatly to the overall look of the kitchen. Choose
the one that looks and feels right for you.
Storage – for maximum
efficiency try to store utensils close to the areas where they will be
used.
Small children and kitchens
don’t mix. Never underestimate the ingenuity of toddlers! Put childproof
catches on low-level cupboards and site any play areas well away from
cooking appliances. Keep sharp knives in a locked
drawer.
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