RIght.
You want the cooker, sink and fridge in a triangle so that you easily move between them.

If you haven't got much space think about putting the washing machine elsewhere.

Ikea kitchens are cheap and decent quality if you have the skills, time and patience to fit yourself.

If you want a touch of extra class use granite or solid wood worktops. Wood isn't as expensive as you might think and looks really good with the right design. But oil it properly or it will mark easily.

Like anything, stay away from what looks "edgy" and "cool" now. It'll look "shit" in two years time.

You already have a cooker so I won't bother with saying that if you cook seriously then a 5-burner hob is a minimum. Gas for the hob or GTFO, everything else is gay. Except induction, although you can't use aluminium or some cast iron pans with that.

Maximise your cupboard space, and put the sink under the window if you can. Washing up is when you want the view.

I don't really need a kitchen fantasy any more, I built my own from scratch 3 years ago, but I wish it was bigger than it is. And that I'd spent more on the range.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Fri 12 Mar 2010, 12:55, Reply)