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reactive lighting that illuminates when used as an ideal ‘added-extra’ for larder storage, as it can be strategically placed to highlight and define certain areas of a larder’s interior via discreet light or motion sensors. Consumers want products that give them versatility and deliver great results, so intuitive features such as sensors and dimmers are likely to become more sophisticated in order to keep up with demand. In terms of larder storage, lighting will ensure the enclosed


cupboard space is


transformed into a practical and user- friendly food store.


The Works collection from Eggersmann


Incorporate plenty of task lighting in the form of under-cabinet strip lighting, which will aid your customer when searching for certain food items, herbs, and cookware. This, partnered with in-drawer and in-cabinet bead lighting, will bring added convenience to the larder space. We’ve saved the best until last if you agree that integrated waste storage is “the holy grail” of storage, as Masterclass believes. Indeed, with a rise in the importance of recycling, and the need for more than one bin, integrated waste storage is something that many will appreciate.


Chef is centre-stage in this Rotpunkt design with two symmetrical islands


ergonomic handleless furniture as well as at a


comfortable working height will make the process of cooking much more comfortable,


enhance


space planning. Take the time to find out how your client likes to cook and how much room is required so you know exactly where to position the wet area and appliances, as we all have different preferences


and ‘cooking’


styles. Ensuring that the client has a flexible home environment will


give


them ample opportunity to put their cooking skills front and centre, but this means that extraction and layout are critical to at the design phase.” Next to layout, storage is another


critical consideration – you’ll need to plan in lots of it but crowding the space with cabinetry is not the answer of course. For Rotpunkt, canopy storage, along with extra-tall storage, are trending currently for their space optimising benefits, and these are great options, as long as their easily accessible. In addition, adds Phillips, “glass-fronted


vitrines that offer an


element of display storage, while keeping crockery and glassware close to hand” are also proving popular. Island storage, particularly if the island doubles up as a cooking station, is a great idea, but “kitchen islands on wheels provide extra flexibility”, comments Eggersmann UK director, Daniel Bowler, “particularly when space is limited”.


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Quantum Easy downdraft extractor by Falmec


Over the past few years, the once humble and ubiquitous larder has become a coveted and highly desirable thing, and the larder or pantry can be incredibly useful. When it comes to larder storage, the finer details really will improve its overall design and efficiency.


Sliding doors


For example, bifold and coplanar sliding doors are perfect if space is limited as they will hide a variety of wares, as well as minimise noise pollution. Using the ‘right door’ will create a reactive environment, which is ideal when considering larder


Retailer view


Trevor Scott, CEO of Rugby Fitted Kitchens, gives his advice on layout… From a home entertainment perspective, I have always considered either an island or a peninsula hob arrangement to be best, as then the principal cook won’t have their back to their guests while preparing the meal. Of course, this presupposes the dining table is within the open-plan kitchen/dining/living area as opposed to an old-school formal dining room. If it’s not practically possible to have the hob on an island, then having an island to separate the guests from the cooking area is still a good idea and will give the cook a large space to serve from.


There should be plenty of free worksurface either side


of the hob to allow for prep and service regardless. In an ideal world, when space is not so limited, I would dispense with the now largely ignored historic working triangle design formula and look to zoning the kitchen into the principal areas needed, such as: store, prep, cook, serve, dine, wash.


These zones don’t have to be exclusive and can double up. Having a secondary food-prep sink on the island along with a boiling water tap, while the principal sink, and dishwashers, are positioned off to one side could be ideal.


And yes, I did say dishwashers – plural! For those who do a lot of entertaining, one dishwasher simply isn’t enough, so don’t be afraid to propose this somewhat radical solution to clients.


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storage, as ingredients will only be required from time to time. Daval’s managing director Simon Bodsworth comments: “The larder is a place that will typically store sharp kitchen utensils and cookware, through to heavy jams and preserves and glass bottles filled with oil and vinegar, all of which add weight and need a firm footing. In order to avoid breakages and the potential for spillages, anti-slip trays and soft-close mechanisms have therefore become a ‘standard request’ and notably, are a great way for improving user convenience and comfort.”


Bodsworth also recommends


Cassie Jones, brand manager at Masterclass Kitchens, comments: “Ensuring you have a designated area and correct capacity for your recycling, household and food waste will allow you to free up floor space and more importantly will match your chosen drawer box and cabinet, creating a bespoke, handmade look at an affordable price point.”


Where organisation is concerned,


it’s worth thinking about the sink area and how this area can be optimised to work as efficiently as possible. Having space around this area to prepare veg, for example, makes most practical sense as you will be near to the sink for rinsing produce, disposing of trimmings in the waste disposal unit, or compost bin.


Although often mentioned in previous features there are some products that just make sense for certain types of kitchens, for example downdraft extractors, hot water taps and


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