kitchens
The kitchen is all about clean lines, with the appliances integrated or very neat. The extractor fan, for instance, is set flush into the induction hob to keep sightlines to the garden clear. “We had to vent it out underground,” says Stoykov.The white units and quartz splashback and worktops create a streamlined finish and maximise the light. The attention to detail, however, lifts this kitchen out of the ordinary. Take the worktop, which has an 80mm edge to give it a chunky look, while the oak veneer panel at the side of the ovens adds warmth to the scheme and ties in with the flooring.The microwave and steam oven can be operated through the Home Connect app. “The owners can leave something to marinate while they’re out, then a couple of hours before they come home, they can set it to cook,” says Stoykov.Kitchen by Openplan Design. Induction hob with integrated extractor, Bora. Appliances, Siemens. Model 61 bar stools, Erik Buch. White Beat Fat pendant lights, Tom Dixon.
Tackle the pantryWhether your dry food and ingredients are stashed in a purpose-built pantry cupboard or in kitchen units, emptying and reorganising can help save money in the long run. Put like with like, then place the tins and packets with the longest shelf life at the back of the cupboard and work forwards, so you use them in the right order and don’t end up coming upon long-expired foodstuffs. You can also make things more ergonomic by putting the ingredients used most frequently on the shelves within easiest reach.Find a professional in your area to design your bespoke kitchen storage
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