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SMART, STYLISH KITCHENS
Magali eisser at chmidt shares fi ve layout solutions to optimise every square centimetre of your kitchen while elevating the space, proving that clever storage and striking design are never mutually exclusive.
on show. Once the doors are closed, everything disappears from view, leaving the worktop perfectly clear for food preparation. It’s a simple change that makes a real
difference to how a kitchen feels day to day, and it can be tailored to the household’s routine – from a compact two-appliance set-up for a couple to a full breakfast bar with room for a kettle, toaster and coffee machine side by side.
OPT FOR A HIDDEN PANTRY TO SIGNIFICANTLY BOOST STORAGE CAPACITY Behind a concealed door fi nished to match the rest of the kitchen, it’s possible to create a genuinely bespoke storage space that stays entirely out of sight until it’s needed. Bottle racks, shelving, pull-out units and extendable shelves can accommodate provisions, jars, crockery or small appliances without encroaching on the living area. Introducing a hidden worktop behind the doors can create not only designated storage for your small appliances but add to your kitchen’s worksurface space. It’s an ideal solution for making the most of every square metre, even in the most compact layouts, and it means everyday essentials can be kept within easy reach without ever being on display.
A functional pantry can also be built into a corner, seamlessly integrated with the rest of the kitchen; turning what might otherwise be an awkward, underused space into one of the most practical parts of the room.
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etween the desire for beautiful design and the need for practicality, today’s kitchens face a major
challenge: providing maximum storage without cluttering the space. As open-plan living becomes the norm and kitchens increasingly double as living and entertaining spaces, the pressure on storage has never been greater – every appliance, utensil and provision needs a home, yet nothing should compromise the clean lines of the room.
CREATE A DEDICATED BREAKFAST STATION TO FREE UP WORKTOP SPACE Coffee machines, toasters, kettles, air fryers… these everyday appliances quickly eat up valuable worktop space, cluttering the one surface a kitchen most needs to keep clear. The trick is to group them together in a dedicated unit featuring a pull-out shelf and the necessary electrical sockets, so every appliance can be plugged in and ready to use without ever sitting out
PERSONALISE DRAWER INTERIORS WITH MODULAR ORGANISERS Effective storage design is just as much about what happens inside the cabinets as what’s visible on the outside. Modular drawer organisers make it possible to structure the space according to the utensils and accessories used every day, so cutlery, knives, spices and gadgets each have their own dedicated compartment rather than being piled together. Fully adaptable, they offer a bespoke solution to optimise every available centimetre, make storage easier, and help you instantly fi nd exactly what you need, saving valuable time in the daily routine. Because the confi guration can be adjusted drawer by drawer, the same unit can evolve alongside a household’s changing needs, whether that’s making room for a growing collection of kitchenware or reorganising around a new way of cooking.
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