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KBSA Consumer Guide
Our FREE guide contains practical advice for consumers who are considering buying a new kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or home office.
Storage solutions
A well-designed kitchen does not need to be stuffed full of identical cupboards. Creative designers can use a selection of colours and styles in a single room to produce a kitchen that is both interesting and a delight to work in.
Glass fronts, open shelves and grid hanging systems are all popular alternatives for wall cupboards and pan drawers are a far more efficient way of storing heavy items than a regular base unit. Clever pull out corner units also allow use of dead space in the corners, for pots and pans. In a country-style room, wicker vegetable drawers offer a rustic alternative.
Recent introductions include 900mm wide pan drawers and top-hinged wall cupboards as well as stainless steel panels, plinths and backsplashes. Mid-way units make use of the space between the wall and base units and a hanging rail is an excellent, practical use of this “dead” space.
Under-sink drawers for cleaning solutions and materials are also a clever use of available space.
In larger kitchens, cupboards of varying heights are another clever way to introduce variety into a plan and to separate the room into distinct areas for washing up, food storage and cooking. Many people are opting for the unfitted look, with stand-alone cupboards for food or crockery.
