Without adequate storage space, even your dream kitchen can quickly descend into chaos so it’s essential that you get it right from the start!

While cupboards make up the majority of the storage space in your kitchen, open or closed shelving units can be invaluable in breaking up blocks of cabinet units, maximising cupboard space or adding decorative features to your space.

Here are some of our favourite kitchen storage shelf ideas, to make sure no bit of your kitchen goes unused.

Choosing a colour scheme is one of the most fun parts of designing your kitchen, where you can really add your personality to the room! Deciding on a palette should come early in the planning process, as your colours will influence your choice of worktops, cabinets and flooring.

Recent developments in tile design mean there are options to suit every kitchen style; you can choose from countless materials, colours, shapes and patterns, and you can even find tiles that mimic other surfaces such as wood, concrete or quartz.

Our choice of flooring is a big decision in a kitchen; you need something that’s hard wearing enough to withstand daily wear and tear, quick and simple to clean in the event of spills and, of course, looks good.

There is a huge range of materials you can choose for your kitchen floor; the key is to investigate your options and find the one that best suits your needs. We’re going to weigh up the pros and cons of each kitchen flooring material, and give you a few ideas on how to style your new look!

A kitchen island is a stylish and practical addition to any kitchen, offering extra worktop room and storage opportunities even when space is limited.

As kitchens become increasingly more social due to open plan layouts and multipurpose designs, breakfast bars provide a social focal point where people can gather, eat and chat.

Lighting might feel like a small consideration when designing a room but, in your kitchen, it’s essential that your work areas are properly lit in the right places.

To ensure this, you’ll need to take a range of factors into account, including the positioning of your lights, your key food prep areas, and the size of your kitchen.

When choosing features for your narrow kitchen, bear in mind what is going to make your kitchen feel light and airy. The golden rule is to choose elements that will create space, or at least the illusion of it; this applies to your colours, materials, storage and any other features you add to you narrow kitchen.

When designing your kitchen, storage is often one of the first and most important considerations. Whilst many people will opt for cabinets to hide their crockery and appliances, open shelving is a brilliant way to open up your space whilst maintaining a good level of storage in your kitchen. There are shelving ideas for every kitchen, no matter what your style or budget!

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