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.

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.

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