

How to place the sink, hob and fridge so you move around your kitchen with the least effort, with the measurements designers rely on.
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A simple comparison of the most common cabinet materials (MDF, HPL, acrylic, solid wood) and worktops (granite, marble, quartz, solid surface).
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Storage, layout and lighting solutions that make a small kitchen practical and look bigger.
Read article →Measure the length of every wall and the ceiling height, and mark windows, doors, columns and plumbing, gas and electrical points before asking for a design.
The usual worktop height is 85 – 90 cm and its depth 60 cm, with roughly 50 – 60 cm between the worktop and the wall units.
Decide where the appliances go and their sizes before work starts, so sockets, water supply and drainage are prepared in the right places behind the units.
A cooker hood is usually fitted 65 – 75 cm above the hob; check the appliance manual because the distance varies by type.
Use a soft cloth with warm water and mild soap, dry spills straight away, and avoid abrasives and concentrated bleach.
Always use a chopping board and a trivet for hot pans; this protects the surface from scratches, stains and discolouration whatever it is made of.