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As one of the essential components of any kitchen, it’s important that you choose the right kitchen range. Here you can find out what makes built-in kitchens so practical for many homes.

Is a built-in kitchen right for me?

A built-in kitchen is a good option if you want to design a kitchen that really works for you, whatever your available space. If having enough room for storage is a vital requirement for your kitchen, installing a built-in kitchen is a practical way of achieving this due to the flexible nature of built-in kitchen units, which come in various shapes and sizes and a choice of interior fittings. They are also designed to fit around awkward or tight corners, and can come with pull-out drawers or doors, depending on whichever you find most practical.

What are my choices when it comes to the design of my built-in kitchen?

From sleek and modern to warm and colourful, you're bound to find something that suits your taste. Once you've chosen the model of built-in units you want, you can make the kitchen your own by selecting the style of taps, lighting and sinks which you think fit best in the room, as well as appliances such as free-standing or built-in fridges, freezers and ovens. You can even choose to add a kitchen trolley for extra storage and as another workspace. For more on designing the kitchen you want, find out about our appliances.

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Is a built-in kichen a good alternative to a free-standing kitchen?

Free-standing kitchen units are great if you have the space for them, but if space is an issue, built-in kitchens are good for maximising storage and functionality – for example, pull-out interior fittings can be installed in cupboards for storing everyday items such as hoovers and household bins which you may not necessarily want out on display. A built-in kitchen is also a better option than a free-standing one if your kitchen is an awkward shape - cabinets can be designed to fit round corners with interior rotating carousels, and can also be fixed on walls at different heights. Built-in cabinets also work hand-in-hand with interior cupboard fittings: these can be installed to make storing, cleaning and cooking in your kitchen easier.

How should I organise my built-in kitchen?

When organising your kitchen, make sure you have enough space for people to move around comfortably in it and that everything you need is within easy reach. You can do this by installing a kitchen island, which is a great space for preparing food, storing appliances, and for people to sit around. If you're short on space, you can add interior fittings into your built-in cupboards and cabinets to create more storage such as plate holders, drawer dividers and shelf inserts.

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How can I make the most of my built-in kitchen?

Create maximum space in your built-in kitchen - utilise every corner by installing rotating carousels into corner cupboards. If you have space, you can also choose to add a kitchen trolley as an extra surface and workspace, or build a built-in kitchen island in the room. For more on making the most of your built-in kitchen, see our Kitchen layout tips.

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