Articles & ideas

Journal

Notes on kitchen planning, appliances, materials and the decisions that shape a room.

Kitchen planning

Practical guides

Comparisons and checklists to help you think through door styles, layouts and storage.

5 October 2026

Compare handleless and Shaker kitchen doors, including appearance, opening methods, cleaning and how each style works with storage and appliances.

5 October 2026

Decide whether an island or peninsula suits your kitchen by considering movement, appliance doors, seating, preparation space and services.

5 October 2026

Plan kitchen drawers, cupboards and pantry storage around cooking, washing up and everyday use, with a practical checklist before choosing cabinetry.

From the original journal

Earlier articles on customer experiences, installation and appliance features. Product references reflect their original publication dates.

28 October 2017

Lifestyle appliances and the role of integrated cooking technology in a kitchen layout.

14 October 2017

Steam cooking, induction, dishwashing and refrigeration considered within the kitchen layout.

17 September 2017

Repeat clients and second-generation customers formed an important part of the Kitchen Design story.

15 September 2017

Planning furniture, proportions and appliances together as one complete room.

15 September 2017

Why sequencing, specialist trades and attention to detail matter in a fitted kitchen.