Our top Five kitchen must-Haves
EYE CATCHING EXTRA’S
Pop up power points are one of the practical and attractive features for a compact kitchen. It’s there when you need it, and not there when you don’t. They also cost far less than installing a wall mounted plug point, about 1/5 of the cost.
DURABLE SURFACES
The worktops and floor are the most used surfaces of your kitchen. Make sure they are fit for their purpose. Investing in the best work surface you can afford will always be money well spent. Try to avoid postform worktops in your kitchen as they damage easily and look cheap. Preferably go for an entry level granite such as Rustenburg.
CLEVER STORAGE
Use as much of your available space as possible with larders and specialist storage. You might want some items on display and others behind closed doors. Your kitchen is like your car, the extras you choose determines the luxury you have.
HARDWORKING APPLIANCES
Make sure your appliances are right for you. There is no sense in having the bottom of the range appliances if you are a frequent cook and vice versa. Ensure that the functions and features of all your appliances suit your needs as an amateur of professional cook or baker.
GREAT LIGHTING
In the kitchen, you need well illuminated areas for preparing and cooking food, so you can see what you’re doing. The three categories of lighting are general, mood and task. Ensure each one uses the appropriate type of light source for every category. LED lighting is a cost effective way of adding an extra dimension to your new kitchen.

