All things kitchen (including butlers, walk-in pantries and appliance cupboards) - Episode 4 (Season 2)

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Mar 27, 2017

Designing a kitchen is all about maximizing space and functionality. Consider how you want to feel in your kitchen and ensure it flows well for family life. Explore the benefits of butler's pantries versus walk-in pantries, and the importance of storage planning. Avoid common pitfalls like undersized islands and ineffective corner pantries. Opt for layouts that enhance interaction and keep services off islands for tidiness. Prioritizing light and ample storage could revolutionize your home cooking experience!

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ADVICE

Avoid U-Shaped Layouts For Families

Avoid U-shaped kitchens for family homes because they create dead corners and trap users.
Provide two escape routes and open layouts so several people can use the kitchen without blocking each other.

ADVICE

Prefer Galley Or L-Shaped Layouts

Prefer a galley (back bench + freestanding island) or an L-shaped kitchen with an island for family use.
These layouts avoid corner dead space and allow better circulation and multiple users.

INSIGHT

Butler's Pantry Vs Walk-In Pantry

Butler's pantries combine storage, bench space and often a sink/dishwasher to hide appliances and clear the main kitchen.
Walk-in pantries are purely storage without bench work surfaces, serving a different purpose.

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There’s a huge amount to consider when it comes to designing your kitchen. And it, more than any other area of your home, you can feel a lot of pressure that you’ll stuff it up.

This episode is about kitchens … all thing kitchens, which means Amelia will also talk about butler’s pantries, walk-in pantries and appliance cupboards.

Your renovation or new build can the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to finally get a kitchen that works. One with decent bench space, great storage, and a layout that enables you to enjoy being in it, using it, and getting the most from it.

So, in this episode, Amelia will cover the 4 “F’s” and how they relate to your kitchen. She’ll also share 3 mistakes to avoid, and 3 design tips to aim for so you nail this space in your home.

When a kitchen works, it ends up being amazing for improving your time and life in your home overall.

The thing is, for most homeowners she works with have families. And when you have kids, the way you usually entertain is at home. It’s hard, and expensive, to take a tribe of children out somewhere. And even when you do, you never get to actually speak to your friends, because you're too busy watching the kids!

So getting together with your friends and family usually involves being at someone’s home. And having a lovely open plan kitchen / living / dining area, that then flows to outside, is such a winner with easy family living and entertaining. Sounds good hey?

So what are these mistakes? She mentions a lot in this podcast episode, and here are her top 3:

Mistake #1: not planning out the storage you need

Mistake #2: island bench is too stumpy in proportion

Mistake #3: using a corner pantry

There are also lots of design tips. Here are the top 3:

Design tip #1: keep all services out of the island bench (including your sink)

Design tip #2: remember that your fridge is deeper than your kitchen joinery

Design tip #3: consider whether you need an island bench at all

Kitchens are a big deal in our homes. They're the source of a lot of angst when they don't work well, and so can be pretty stressful to get right. And, they also chew up a lot of our budget.

Listen to the podcast now. Amelia hopes you find it helpful in getting it right in your kitchen design.

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