23 best-ever tips for a perfect kitchen

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Before we start, we want to make it clear that we're not saying that you need to embrace ALL of these ideas to get a dreamy kitchen! Naturally, your personal style preferences are going to play a huge part in how your kitchen looks and functions, but we wanted to give you some easy pointers today, just to get you started in terms of a new kitchen plan! We know that professional kitchen designers will be able to help you include everything you want and need into your space, but you might discover a few must-haves here that you never considered before and really, can you ever have too much inspiration? We don't think so, so let's take a look at some things you should, potentially, be considering!

1. Be sure to include countertop-specific lighting.

2. Try to include a beautiful and storage-filled island

3. Keep glasses close to hand with open shelves.

4. Add extra style with a tiled splashback.

5. Stash away small appliances to keep counters clear!

6. A classic larder cupboard is STILL a must-have!

7. Don't remove period features that are already in place!

8. Create clearly defined cooking, prep and eating zones!

9. Personalise your storage by focussing on what's important to you. This recipe book shelf is exactly what we're talking about!

10. Think about maintaining easy transitions between the sink and stove.

11. How about a separate wine fridge? Yes please!

12. Be clever with seating and include as much as you can!

13. Use your extractor hood as an opportunity to impress!

14. Housing your sink in your island will make food prep so much easier!

15. Don't be afraid to experiment with traditional styling!

16. Mix things up with some glass-fronted cabinets.

Laura Ashley Range, Hehku Hehku Country style kitchen

17. Embrace a pop of colour!

18. Think about some pretty and fresh farmhouse styling.

Laura Ashley Range, Hehku Hehku Country style kitchen

19. Hang your pans and utensils, like a pro!

20. Include lots of practical storage solutions, such as drawer dividers.

21. Add some softness with pretty window dressings.

22. Include a rack for crockery, instead of hiding it away!

23. Make better use of your corners. Just look at this cabinet!

For even more kitchen tips, take a look at this Ideabook: Creative kitchen ideas.

Did you find any surprising new ideas for you kitchen here?

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