Get In The Zone

Careful planning and organisation will result in a super-efficient kitchen experience, writes Guinevere Davies

- Guinevere Davies

Practicality has always been central to kitchen design, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved on. As an ever-evolving space in the modern home, the kitchen needs to be able to adapt accordingly, allowing us to cook and socialise simultaneously without breaking a sweat.

WORKING SMARTER

We have technology to thank for turning our kitchens into the hubs of convenience we know and love today, says Lusso’s Laura Hayward. “Kitchens are getting smarter and the rise in technology in kitchen design is all about convenience and connectivity.

“Devices are used for everything from finding recipes to connecting appliances to users via mobile apps. Food can be cooked faster, dishes washed with more speed, foodstuffs preserved more effectively.”

The design team at nuuma adds: “We have seen the kitchen space become much simpler over the years but at the same time more adaptable to what is needed from this essential space. Removing the clutter and providing a space that is organised, while at the same time a pleasure to work in, is the driving force now.”

According to blu_line’s Philip Richards, “We believe that the kitchen space needs to act as the architectural anchor in the home, meaning it can adapt to the various demands made on it. We focus on designs that are wrought with interest and intrigue, ensuring a space that is highly functional while also being dramatic in nature. Essentially, we are always managing the tension between form and function.”

THE LOGIC OF LAYOUT