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‘double ovens’ increasing by 30%, as the nation has developed a new love affair with cooking and baking at home!” Aside from bubbling up a storm in our extra-large ovens, many of us are considering how our kitchens can be made more flexible through clever design. Senior designer at Bryan Turner Kitchen Furniture, Jonathan Turner, agrees: “It’s no myth that kitchen design has come under the microscope due to the pandemic. Lack of adequate storage and workspace have been the biggest issues, and customers are reorganising their kitchens to adapt. Incorporating pull-out bins to free floorspace, installing Quooker boiling water taps to replace kettles, and creating more open-plan ‘social’ spaces are just some examples. Then there are island hobs, such as BORA, which face into the room, meaning you can see everyone while cooking.” Darren agrees that many of us are looking to make our kitchens more flexible, pointing to an increased appetite for sleek, integrated appliances and handleless designs, which can provide “fluidity and neutrality” for the space during working hours. “The pandemic has enhanced the desire for a dynamic workspace, with attitudes towards presentation of personal surroundings fast progressing,” he says. “As habits evolve, there’s a growing necessity for contemporary kitchen areas to be built with flexibility in mind, which stems from styling space around practicality.” If your kitchen is multifunctional and you have the space, Jonathan suggests creating two separate eating areas, with one for kids and snacks (eg a bar table), as well as a main dining table. He also recommends thoughtfully incorporating plugs and USB points into a design for
Above Bryan Turner Kitchen Furniture designs, builds and installs bespoke kitchens, such as this useful seat storage solution
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