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Layout & Storage5 min read

Where to Put a Bin in Your Kitchen: 5 Layout Checks

Compare two bin positions before choosing a freestanding or integrated system.

Layout & Storage4 min read

Kitchen Drawer Organisation: 5 Checks Before You Buy

Measure the usable drawer, test the compartment layout with your actual utensils and confirm compatibility before buying inserts.

Layout & Storage4 min read

Before You Order Kitchen Handles, Try the Grip

Try a physical handle sample, confirm its fit and record the finish and fixing references before approving your order.

Layout & Storage8 min read

Planning a Galley Kitchen in London: Layout, Storage and Everyday Use

Plan a galley kitchen around circulation, storage, light and everyday use.

Layout & Storage6 min read

Can a Lower Plinth Create More Kitchen Storage? A Worked Design Example

A worked design example showing how plinth height affects external cabinet height, toe comfort, and what storage gains are actually realistic.

Layout & Storage5 min read

Planning a Sink Cabinet for a Quooker and CUBE

Plan a sink cabinet for a Quooker and CUBE, with questions about tank placement, hoses, ventilation, power and access for maintenance.

Layout & Storage5 min read

Motorised Kitchen Storage: Benefits, Access and Maintenance

Explore motorised kitchen storage, including access, servicing, power requirements and the questions to ask before choosing a system.

Layout & Storage5 min read

Blum and HiGold Kitchen Hardware: Choosing by Function and Specification

Understand Blum and HiGold kitchen hardware by hinge type, runner system and pull-out mechanism, and how to choose by function rather than brand alone.

Layout & Storage9 min read

Kitchen Design for Hosting: From Cooking to Clearing

Plan a hosting kitchen around preparation, drinks, serving and clearing. Compare a drinks dresser with host-served drinks and bring a clearer brief to your designer.