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This topic is all about how your kitchen is going

to WORK – its functionality. You may have
drawn up your kitchen layout already and feel
convinced it is a winner. If so, good for you! If
you haven’t got an idea of your dream layout
yet, now is the time to work it out.
The ideal kitchen layout for you will depend on
lots of factors, which are unique to you. Look
back at the 20 questions you answered in Topic
1 because they hold the key to your ideal layout.

H OUSE 5 KITCH E N

CR EDIT: CAR R ER A BY DESIGN

By Erin
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• To state the obvious, your kitchen should not
be in a room of its own, if possible. That was
the preference decades ago, but not today.
Open-plan living is all the rage and for very
good reason. Kitchens should open out to a
• In many older homes, the laundry (often an
external one) was built right where you are
probably hoping to put your new kitchen
– close to the backyard! This was done to
enable quick and easy access to the Hills Hoist

WHERE’S THE
dining and lounge room wherever possible. (that’s a clothesline, for all you international
students). In House 4, we addressed this exact
• Ideally, your kitchen should connect to the
challenge by removing a wall and absorbing
outdoor entertaining area. That area can be
the old external laundry into our new kitchen
located at the front, back or side of your house,
footprint to create an awesome entertainer’s
but the best kitchen position will be close to

BEST SPOT FOR

kitchen connected directly with the backyard.
it, so try to put it there on your plans. If you
Always relocate the laundry if it’s where
don’t have an outdoor entertaining area, think
you’d prefer the kitchen to be. Remember,
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about where you could create one and we’ll

your kitchen is priority #1.
help you do that in Module 6, ‘Transforming

YOUR KITCHEN?
The Exterior’. • If your existing kitchen already connects well
with the lounge/dining and alfresco area than
•
Most kitchens have at least one wall of
you’ve struck gold. No need to move it, just
floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, with no space for
update it and save some cash on moving the
windows. Think carefully about which side
whole shebang!
of the room to put this wall and, if you can,
For some of you, this question will be
choose the side that gets the least amount
irrelevant as you’ll have no intention of
of natural light. That way you’ll be letting in
moving the kitchen from its current location,
the maximum amount of natural light when
for whatever reason. That’s ok, I think you’ll
you build your kitchen.
still find this part interesting. For those of you
who are planning a whole home reno or
a new build, where to locate your kitchen is
still very much up for discussion.

Before After
If you live in a two or three-storey home, make sure you put the kitchen on the right level .... read over
to see what I mean.
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The upside-down house

In many older 2- and 3-storey houses were built So, what to do if you live in one of these upside-
on sloping blocks (specifically sloping downward down houses?
from the street towards the back fence), the
Well, if space and budget allow, we recommend
kitchen is on the middle or upper level, as that’s
flipping this layout on its head and moving the
the street level where you enter the house.
kitchen/living/dining spaces downstairs. This
Usually, this means the lowest level becomes
is exactly what we did in House 3 and also in
a rumpus room, garage, man cave or separate
Lana’s Forever Home. To make that work, we
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living quarters. Know any houses like that?

created a large void in both of those houses
The limitation with this type of layout is that the
bottom level of the home is actually the one that
to ensure the lower level was flooded with an
abundance of natural light. And in Lana’s home, Before After
flows out onto the backyard. So, ideally, that’s we also extended the house by a few metres, to
where you want your kitchen/living/dining to be! create the space she needed.
You want it to connect directly with your alfresco
area (which may be a deck or paved section),
which in turn connects with some green turf and
perhaps a pool. This is especially relevant in
family homes if you want to be able to see the
Tip: THE ABOVE RULE DOES
NOT APPLY TO EVERY
kids playing outside from the kitchen. HOME WITH A DOWNWARD
SLOPING BLOCK. SOME
WATERFRONT HOMES
WITH VIEWS WORK BEST Before After
WHEN THE KITCHEN/
LIVING/DINING STAYS ON
A HIGHER LEVEL. MANY SOME OF YOU MAY FIND AN UPSIDE-DOWN-HOUSE YOU WANT TO FLIP FOR A
FLIP
OF THESE HOMES WILL PROFIT. HAVE A CHAT WITH THE REAL ESTATE AGENT TO UNDERSTAND THE
TIP
HAVE LARGE BALCONIES VALUE IT WOULD ADD TO THE HOUSE IF YOU WERE TO MOVE THE KITCHEN/
ON THOSE LEVELS LIVING/DINING DOWNSTAIRS. YOU NEED TO BE SURE YOU’LL GET YOUR
THAT ACCOMMODATE MONEY BACK, PLUS SOME.
ENTERTAINING DIRECTLY
OFF THE KITCHEN.
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HOW TO DECIDE ON THE
SHAPE OF YOUR KITCHEN
Time to get your tape measure out! How much
space do you have to work with? Remember
to take extra space into consideration if you’re
planning to knock down walls or extend. You
need to know the full future footprint you’ve got
to work with.
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Main Wall(anchor)
Outdoor Return 2
Once you know the size of the potential space,
most experts turn to the alphabet to describe Connector
the different kitchen shapes: there’s the L, the U
and even P and G. #whaaat? To be honest, with
the popularity of the island bench, those shapes Island
are becoming more outdated by the minute and
we never use that language when designing our
kitchens. Instead, we start by asking ourselves Return 1
the following questions:
1. What is the longest stretch of wall we can
use for our main kitchen wall? This wall
usually houses the cooktop and becomes
the anchor for our kitchens – the rest of our
designs are built from this decision.
2. Is there enough space to put an island in
front of this main wall? These days, 99% of
Return 1 Main Wall
people want an island, so we always aim to
fit an awesome island bench in each kitchen
we build.
3. Can the space accommodate 1 or 2 returns? Island
These are the shorter runs of the kitchen Outdoor Return 2 & Outdoor Connector
that might accommodate additional bench Connector
space, more cabinetry or (our favourite)
an indoor/outdoor servery with gas-strut
window!
Main Wall
4. Where will the outdoor connector go? This
can be a window or door that enables you
to pass something from the kitchen to the
outdoor area effortlessly. #pimmsanyone?
Island
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HELPFUL MEASUREMENTS
• Aim for 1200mm between your main wall and
island, although when space is tight you can
get away with a minimum of 900mm.
•
Island benches should be between 800–
1200mm wide and as long as your space
allows. Our mint green island bench in House
5 was only 800mm wide. Don’t use Bonnie’s
island as a guide for what’s normal. Hers was
huge at 2000mm wide, but was perfect for
her large kitchen.
• Overhang depth required for seating at the
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island is between 300–450mm depending
on how wide your island is.
•
Ideally, the depth of the indoor/outdoor
servery should be a minimum of 500mm
inside plus 300mm outside (making a total of
800mm when the window is open). Lana went
with these measurements for her servery and
it’s probably my favourite place to sit in her
whole house. However, if space is limited, you
can also get away with a 300mm depth on the
inside.
•
Standard bench height is 900mm but as
generations get taller, so do benches. It’s
now quite normal to find heights of 910–
920mm. #personalpreference. If you’re
buying stools to sit under your benches,
avoid ones that are more than 70cm in
height, as this could create a tight squeeze
for your thighs! Around 65cm is an
ideal height.
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•
Make sure you have clearance on either
side of your cooktop so you can turn your
saucepan handles outwards. You’ll want at
least 200mm on either side – the more the
merrier.
•
Overhead cabinetry should be no deeper
than 350mm so you can easily reach right to
the back of it.
• Benchtops and cabinetry are typically 600mm
deep, however you may need to increase
this on your ‘main wall’ to at least 700mm to
accommodate your cooktop. Go even deeper
to guarantee your fridge won’t stick out. #eek
WATCH OUT! to avoid the dreaded ‘fridge
sticking out’ problem (it happens to the best of
us), make sure you build your cabinetry deep
enough. Fridges come in all different sizes, so
you’ll need to know which fridge you’re buying
before finalising your kitchen design. Your
cabinetry will need to be between 700–850mm
deep to ensure a flush finish.
ALWAYS CHOOSE STANDARD SIZED
FLIP
TIP CABINETRY TO KEEP COSTS DOWN.
POTENTIAL BUYERS ARE UNLIKELY TO
NOTICE IF THE BENCHTOP IS 920MM
VS 900MM HIGH. THE ONLY EXCEPTION
BEING WITH THE FRIDGE. TRY TO AVOID IT
STICKING OUT AT ALL COSTS – THAT WILL
BE NOTICED.
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SEXY STORAGE! Tip: DON’T EVER SCRIMP ON A PROPER CUTLERY INSERT. THERE’S NOTHING WORSE
THAN KNIVES, FORKS AND BREADCRUMBS RUNNING WILD IN YOUR TOP DRAWER.
OK, so that might be a slight overpromise but storage is definitely one of my favourite discussion
points because it’s such a strong player for Team Works Well. Even though storage can make or
break a kitchen, the inconvenient truth is that how much you can have is often dictated by the space
left over once all the basic appliances have gone in. How much storage you need will also depend
WE USE DEEP DRAWERS (UNDERNEATH
on how you answered the 20 questions and what you put on your list of kitchen priorities. THE SHALLOW DRAWERS) FOR:
It often comes down to personal preference, but here are our best storage tips and tricks: •
Bowls and plates (traditionally, these are
cupboard items but it feels so much more
luxurious to get them out of a smooth-gliding
drawer).
DRAWERS VS CUPBOARDS? • Pots and pans

This is a common dilemma but it shouldn’t be. • Salad bowls

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The ideal solution is quite simple really: below • Colanders

waist height, drawers reign supreme! The only
• Serving platters
exception to this is under the sink and a floor-
to-ceiling food pantry with shallow shelves.
But in reality, most kitchens will likely have a
combination of drawers and cupboards. Your WE PREFER DEEP CUPBOARDS FOR:
budget may also impact your choice, as drawers
are generally more expensive.
• Smaller appliances: toaster, kettle, blender.
• Tumblers
Tip: A LOW DRAWER FOR KIDS CAN
WORK WONDERS. FILL IT WITH
• Wine glasses UNBREAKABLE PLATES AND CUPS IN
WE CHOOSE SHALLOW DRAWERS FOR: • Mugs ALL THE COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW
AND MAYBE (NO PROMISES) THEY’LL
• Tall vases
•B
 asic cutlery: knives, forks, spoons, etc. GET THEMSELVES THAT GLASS OF

•C
 ooking utensils: large spoons, whisks, WE LOVE SHALLOW CUPBOARDS FOR: WATER INSTEAD OF ASKING YOU.
spatulas, etc.
• Non-perishable food items
•U
 seful gadgets: tin openers, bottle • Spices AS DRAWERS ARE MORE
openers, etc. FLIP
TIP EXPENSIVE THAN CUPBOARDS,
•O
 ther stuff: plastic wrap, baking paper, WATCH OUT! Shelves can be too deep, making DON’T OVERDO IT ON THE
aluminium foil, etc. it impossible to reach anything at the back. DRAWER FRONT IN A FLIP
Discuss this with your kitchen company if they’re
PROPERTY. ASK YOUR KITCHEN
recommending too many shelves deeper than
GUY/GIRL WHAT THEY THINK
600mm. You can also invest in ‘pull-out’ shelves
THE BARE MINIMUM NUMBER
that glide out like drawers, making it easy to
OF DRAWERS IS, THEN OPT FOR
reach everything.
CUPBOARDS EVERYWHERE ELSE.
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OPEN SHELVES
PULL-OUT PANTRY
We’ve embraced open-plan living, so why not
A tall pull-out open shelving? They’re an easy and affordable
pantry is a great way to add visual interest, style and cosiness
choice for items to a kitchen. Not to mention they’re hugely
you use daily, like practical when you need to grab a bowl for ice
cereals and lunch cream stat! And remember that open shelves
snacks as well as aren’t just for walls – they can work well under
smaller items that an island bench too.
could get lost.
#spices
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HIDDEN CUPBOARDS
Tip: IF YOU’RE REALLY
TIGHT ON KITCHEN
SPACE, LOOK TO When kitchens are built, there can be a few HIDDEN CUPBOARDS ARE NOT
different depths to align, which can result in FLIP
YOUR DINING ROOM WORTH THE INVESTMENT IF
pockets of ‘dead space’ between and behind
TIP
FOR HELP. AT THE YOU’RE RENOVATING TO SELL
BEACH SHACK, WE cabinetry. As you design your kitchen, ask your
ESPECIALLY WHEN POTENTIAL
USED A BEAUTIFUL kitchen company if you have any of these air
BUYERS CAN’T EVEN SEE THEM!
pockets. If you do, ask if you can turn them into
BUILT-IN CABINET IN
hidden storage. At The River Shack, we created
THE DINING ROOM
hidden shelves under the servery. They are
TO STORE LOTS
only shallow but they store all the extra-special
OF ITEMS YOU’D
glassware – and don’t worry, even though it’s
USUALLY FIND IN A
down low, they’re so well disguised the kids
KITCHEN. don’t even realise the shelves exist.
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THAT CHEEKY CORNER!

You know the corner I’m talking IS A BUTLER’S PANTRY (BP) WORTH IT?
about? That one where your
kitchen takes a 90-degree For our first 7 houses, a BP was a luxury we simply couldn’t afford in terms of money and space, but
turn and creates a great void I’m happy to announce that we have finally created one in House 8 – Bon’s Dream Home! Now we’re
of space you want to use … not going to die wondering if they’re worth it – it’s mega! Actually, it’s more of a butler’s kitchen than
it’s just hard to access. There pantry.
are creative solutions for this
space, from corner drawers to See what I mean?
pull-out shelves that appear to
defy physics and bend around
the corner. Investigate your
options and try to make the
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most of every last bit of space,

no matter how awkward it
seems.

IS IT WINE O’CLOCK?
Create a practical and movable
storage solution with a bar
trolley. Position it somewhere
in the house like a piece of
furniture … ready to be wheeled
out when it reaches wine time.

‘A butler’s pantry is like a babushka doll

– it ’s a kitchen within a kitchen.’ - LANA
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It is true that most BPs won’t be as big as Bon’s,

but it’s also true that, regardless of size, they
usually serve the same purpose: to provide a
Why Lana rejected a butler’s pantry #CONTROVERSIAL
second smaller space that’s hidden away for
certain tasks and to store things you’d prefer not
be seen in the main kitchen. Lana had the space (and budget) for a BP but opted to install a butler’s office (BO?) instead. It might
not be everyone’s cup of tea, but this was a great decision for Lana and her family as it suits their
Such as: lifestyle much better. She came up with the idea after answering those all-important 20 questions
– both she and her husband needed somewhere to ‘work’ that was open and central. She felt she
•
clunky benchtop appliances (think the
already had more than enough ‘pantry’ on her main wall so they gave up valuable space at one
Thermomix, smoothie-maker, soda stream,
end of the kitchen for a 2 x 2.4m open office. She even raised it up on an 18cm platform to clearly
toaster);
differentiate that zone from the rest of the kitchen (she’s claiming that decision as a stroke of genius)
•
the microwave (with the resurgence of
traditional cooking methods #slowcooking,
many microwaves are now being relegated
to the BP);
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• dirty dishes;

• food prep for parties;

• that post-party mess you can’t face tackling

until the next day;
WATCH OUT! If you cram too many appliances
•
and the paperwork that doesn’t have a into a small BP it can get uncomfortably hot and
proper home (cue Lana’s revolutionary humid. Make sure you have enough natural
butler’s office – more on that in a minute). ventilation or add an extractor fan.
In my opinion, the BP is great if you love
entertaining.

When choosing fixtures and finishes for your

Tip: FOR THE OCCASIONAL
ENTERTAINER: CONSIDER
Butler’s Office
BP, you need to consider how much of it can be HAVING A DOOR In all seriousness, Lana was never going to choose a BP. She doesn’t ‘believe’ in them. In her mind,
seen from the main kitchen. If it’s quite visible, STRAIGHT OFF YOUR the babushka doll idea (of a kitchen within a kitchen) is flawed. If there are two kitchens you can spend
your choices should complement or match the KITCHEN INTO YOUR time in, why would anyone ever choose the smaller one? In her mind, it kinda defeats the purpose of
space outside it. My advice is don’t make your LAUNDRY SO THAT YOUR open-plan living. I guess she has a point there. On one hand, we’re admonishing and tearing down
BP too visible or what’s the point? It’s supposed LAUNDRY CAN DOUBLE those original separate kitchens from yesteryear, but with the same swing of the hammer, we’re
to hide stuff! AS A BP ON THE FEW building a new, separate kitchen in its own room, but even smaller! (Maybe Lans has a point.)

Including a BP in your kitchen design will cost OCCASIONS YOU WANT WHAT DO YOU THINK? Jump on our Facebook group and start a conversation. We’d love to hear
you additional cashola, but you may be able to TO HIDE SOME MESS those passionate views from both sides #proBP or #noBP?
choose cheaper fixtures and fittings if they’re not FROM GUESTS. I RATE
clearly visible from the main kitchen. Having said THAT IDEA 10/10 FOR
that, be careful not to go ‘cheap and nasty’ – SOMEONE WHO ONLY
you still want to enjoy the space and it needs to NEEDS THE SPACE THREE
stand the torture test of all the mess. Not using OR FOUR TIMES A YEAR.
cupboard fronts in this area will save you dollars.
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LAYOUT LESSONS 101
Before we start sketching your ideal layout, run
your eye over these suggestions (some of them
are more obvious than others).
• Locate the sink near your dishwasher for quick
stacking. #tooeasy
• If you’re one of the lucky ones that has the
space for a huge kitchen, make sure you put
all of the key items near the centre of the area.
You don’t want to be pacing from one end to
the other when you’re rushing to make kids’
lunches in the morning.
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•
And on that point, remember the golden
triangle? That’s your fridge, cooktop and sink.
Locate them near each other with unobstructed
access so you can move between them easily
for maximum convenience.
•
Avoid ugly clutter by creating a home for
your toaster, kettle and coffee machine with a
utilities cupboard. And, my personal lust-have
for this feature involves retractable bi-fold
doors — I can leave these open without them
protruding into the walkway, and then close
them whenever I want to hide the mess.
• Put the fridge in a convenient place (at one end
of the room, perhaps) so people can grab drinks
from it without having to walk right through the
middle of the kitchen. Alternatively, you could
choose to hold all your drinks in a separate
fridge drawer. As I said earlier, drawers reign
supreme and we’ve already seen them infiltrate
the world of appliances thanks to models like
the Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer … and their
more recent invention the CoolDrawer. It’s
a great way of having convenient additional
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HERE ARE FIVE EXAMPLES OF OUTDOOR CONNECTORS WE’VE USED IN OUR
KITCHEN RENOS:
fridge space. We put one in the island bench
at House 5 and Lana was disappointed that
she couldn’t find room for a CoolDrawer in her
kitchen. Remember what I said about having to
make compromises?
• ‘Where’s your bin?’ is something you’ll often
hear when guests visit, so don’t treat your
rubbish bin with disdain. It’s one of the most
frequently used items in a kitchen so put it in
a location that’s easy for everyone to access.
Don’t take up valuable floor space with a free-
standing one, conceal it behind cabinetry
with a pull-out double bin that can hold some
recycling too.
• Does your kitchen pass the outdoor connector
test? See below to find out ...
THE THREE BIRDS OUTDOOR
CONNECTOR TEST
We think all kitchens should be connected to
the outdoors. Hopefully you have an outdoor
area for entertaining – even if it’s only small.
WE’VE MENTIONED THIS BEFORE,
The BEST kitchens will meet our outdoor FLIP
connector test, which is as follows: Can you TIP BUT IT’S WELL WORTH REPEATING:
pass something (like a sandwich) to someone THE CHEAPEST OUTDOOR
outside without having to leave the kitchen? CONNECTORS WE’VE COME ACROSS
It doesn’t matter if it’s through a window or a ARE THE FRENCH DOORS FROM
door, you just need to have that access. Take BUNNINGS. THEY’RE JUST $170
a look at your current kitchen. Does it pass the EACH BUT LOOK PRETTY EXPENSIVE
test? Will your future kitchen? WHEN PAINTED WHITE.
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PUTTING THE PUZZLE TOGETHER

Grab a pencil, rubber and ruler and draw the outline of your future kitchen on a piece of paper.

Press pause
Remember it’s best to do this to scale (i.e. 1cm = 1m). Add labels to your outline so you know which
spaces will be next to your kitchen. E.g. ‘deck’ or ‘dining room’ or ‘lounge room’. Knowing these
adjacencies will help you work out how best to layout your kitchen.

Before we move on, let’s recap on where we are.

By now you should have:

• A N UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT YOU WANT FROM YOUR KITCHEN

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• A LIST OF YOUR KITCHEN PRIORITIES: YOUR MUST-HAVES VS

NICE-TO-HAVES

• T HOUGHTS ON WHERE YOU MIGHT WANT TO LOCATE YOUR KITCHEN

• DIMENSIONS OF THE SPACE YOU HAVE TO WORK WITH

• A N IDEA OF WHAT SHAPE OF KITCHEN COULD WORK IN

YOUR SPACE (MAIN WALL + ISLAND + RETURNS + OUTDOOR
CONNECTOR!)

• BASIC LAYOUT AND STORAGE IDEAS

• A N OPINION ON THE WHOLE BUTLER’S PANTRY ISSUE

(#PROBP OR #NOBP?)
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STEP 1

Once you’ve got the outline of your kitchen, it’s time to piece it all together to see what should go where.

1. Draw your main wall, (or your anchor.)

2. Now sketch in your island bench.
3. Is there space for any returns?
4. Try and find a place to put a window or door to act as that outdoor connector.
STEP 2+3
5. Now look back at your list of must-haves vs nice-to-haves and start penciling in all your
must-have items.
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You might end up with a few different versions depending on how much space you have to work
with. One version might have your sink on the island bench, and another version might have your
sink looking out a window. This is fine. Experiment until you land on a layout that feels right.

How are your storage options looking? Have you found enough space to meet your needs? Can you
see where you might use drawers vs. cupboards? What about overhead cabinetry? Have you used
open shelving anywhere? Have you tried to squeeze in a butler’s pantry?

Don’t forget power points! You’ll need them for the fridge, oven, microwave, dishwasher, counter-top
appliances and the inevitable phone charger.

STEP 4+5

Tip: DON’T WORRY IF YOU END UP WITH LOTS OF DIFFERENT SKETCHES –

THIS IS JUST THE START OF THE PROCESS AND WE’LL CONTINUE TO
REFINE THIS FURTHER. FOR MANY OF YOU, THIS WILL JUST BE THE
BASIS OF A PLAN THAT YOU USE TO START DISCUSSIONS WITH YOUR
KITCHEN COMPANY.

CAN YOU RECOGNISE WHOSE KITCHEN THIS IS?

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Let’s recap! What’s Next ?

Colours and cabinets and handles!
Oh my!
BY NOW YOU SHOULD HAVE...
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1.
A L I S T O F YO U R K I TC H E N P R I O R I T I E S F RO M It’s time to turn the layout you love into a work of art. Next, Bonnie will
TOPIC 1 take you on a whirlwind tour of what it takes to create a magazine-worthy
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kitchen, covering off the latest colour trends, cabinetry options and handles

2.
til your heart’s content. Are you ready?

Bonnie, Erin + Lana x

S K E TC H E S O F YO U P OT E N T I A L K I TC H E N
L AY O U T F R O M T O P I C 2

3.
A B E T T E R U N D E R S TA N D I N G O F W H AT Y O U W A N T
YO U R K I TC H E N TO LO O K L I K E F RO M TO P I C 3

4.
C L A R I T Y O N H O W TO C H O O S E YO U R B E N C H TO P S
& SPLASHBACKS FROM TOPIC 4

5.
A N I D E A O F W H I C H S I N K A N D TA P W I L L S U I T Y O U
BEST FROM TOPIC 5

6. ALL OUR TIPS ON WHICH APPLIANCES TO PICK

FROM TOPIC 6

7.
A P RO C E S S YO U C A N FO L LOW TO M A N AG E
YO U R K I TC H E N R E N O F R O M TO P I C 7

8. C O N F I D E N C E TO S T Y L E YO U R OW N
MAGAZINE-WORTHY KITCHEN FROM TOPIC 8
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