young children or older relatives you need to consider and keep an eye on ? How much storage do you need in your kitchen and what interior style do you prefer ? “ As soon as we have built up a picture of who you are and what matters to you in the kitchen , we can move to the next stage of creating the perfect blended kitchen and living space to suit you and your family ,” says Julia .
Go large – A kitchen island unit can be a welcome addition to a ground floor which is open and flexible to accommodate a busy and sociable household . Keep on top of storage by installing floor-to-ceiling tall units to frame built-in fridge freezers so there ’ s room for everything . Choosing bespoke kitchen furniture ensures that you can colour match it to other elements in your ground floor scheme so that the whole kitchen living area has a cohesive feel and flows nicely . Consider all aspects of kitchen lighting from skylights to bring plenty of daylight in all year around to well-placed spotlights and pendant lighting so that you can create the perfect ambience with ease .
Easy living – If you ’ re a sociable cook then seating for your guests is bound to be at the top of your wishlist so that you can enjoy their company while you crack on with the meal . Having an open environment with clear sight lines means that you can enjoy a conversation and others can also lend a hand with food prep . An induction hob ensures safety first in a busy family kitchen complete with a concealed extractor , and a mixture of deep drawers and top units increases storage options without encroaching on social space .
Comfort first – A linear open-plan kitchen can complement a new extension and effortlessly bring entertainment to the kitchen with custom media units and integrated digital screens . A functional and aesthetically pleasing run of units can easily blend into a living room depending on your style and I would certainly recommend you budget for a highperformance extractor fan to combat any cooking smells . There are some very quiet models available on the market and your kitchen designer will be able to calculate
exactly which ones are best suited to for the size of your room , so that you can keep it well ventilated . Remember that every detail counts in a kitchen living room so make sure that you consider how the look and feel of your kitchen brassware and appliances will work with the rest of your décor .
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