TOP CONTRAPTIONS TO TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN

As architects, we design kitchens and joinery for most projects and then work with professional skilled joiners and contractors to implement the designs.

In this post we will share what our go to/ top contraptions to transform your kitchen would be . We have selected them because they will make the biggest difference when it comes to usability of your space.

We have adopted these in our kitchen designs over time and our clients’ seem to appreciate them. Note: although these images show a traditional kitchen chosen by our lovely clients, the details can be used in any style kitchen.

In no particular order:

Kitchen larders

Tall larders

• Maximized Storage: they can accommodate a substantial amount of accessible storage space in a relatively compact footprint that can be neatly tucked away.
  

• Decluttered worktops: By housing bulky items, larders help free up valuable worktop space.
  

• Dedicated Food Pantry: They provide easily accessible and visible storage reducing the risk of food waste.
  

• Enhanced Design: Larders can be beautifully integrated into your kitchen design.

integrated bins under kitchen island

Integrated bins

• Out of the way: Integrated bins disappear within the joinery, maximizing floor space and reducing clutter.
  

• Efficient Recycling: Multiple compartments promote easy waste separation.
  

• Accessible design: Pull-out mechanism provides convenient access during cooking and cleaning.
  

• Customizable: There are many sizes and types that can be adapted to the clients’ needs

corner unit pull out

Corner unit Pull out:

• Maximise space: These contraptions transform dead space into functional storage.
  

• ·Accessible design: Pull-out mechanisms make reaching items stored at the back easier than other types of corner-contraptions
  

• Compact: Pull-out functionality brings  a minimal disruption to kitchen's flow.
  

• Discreet: When closed, the housing units blend seamlessly with others

Inserted removeable cutlery inserts

Removeable inserts

• Easy organisation: Inserts provide designated compartments for each type of utensil, improving drawer organization and reducing the risk of repeats.
  

• Protection: The structured compartments prevent cutlery from damaging.
  

• Easy reconfiguration: Removal inserts can be moved along if needs or kitchen flow change
  

• Customisation: Inserts can be made out of many materials and can be designed to suit your needs

double oven cooking area

Oddly shaped corners:

One of the biggest differences we can offer to our clients by working with joiners is that we don't need to work to standard dimensions and can help clients make the most of their space.