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If ever there were a time when your kitchen is put through its paces, it\u2019s Christmas. More demanding than the average family gathering and with more pressure on to conjure up a multi-course festive feast, it\u2019s no wonder that we equip ourselves with meal plans, timers and as much preparing the day before as possible. However, your kitchen itself, and the appliances in it, can be the key to making Christmas<\/a><\/strong> entertaining as smooth as possible, year after year. Whether you\u2019re designing from scratch or planning a kitchen remodel, here are a few elements that can work wonders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kitchen remodel ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Factor in smart appliances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While plenty of us buy an oven that\u2019s going to be big enough to accommodate a turkey, it pays to think beyond the conventional models and consider newer methods of cooking. Combination steam ovens make catering for a crowd simple \u2013 using steam to cook anything from poultry to meat and fish, giving you thoroughly cooked, moist results, before adding hot air to brown and crisp your food. They\u2019re also great for steaming vegetables, soft-boiled eggs and even the Christmas pudding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pair your combi steam oven with a warming drawer and you can keep food warm between courses, heat plates and prove bread while some models will function as a slow cooker for food that needs a gentle temperature. Here a pair of warming drawers tuck underneath a combi steam oven and a coffee machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rethink your layout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An effective design doesn\u2019t always mean you need lots of space \u2013 plan a compact kitchen with the right flow and well thought-out zones and it can be even better to cook in than a vast room that leaves you walking miles between appliances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First, make sure that your working area won\u2019t be interrupted by friends or family. Place wine coolers and fridges towards the entrance to the kitchen, or, in an open-plan room<\/strong><\/a>, as dividing elements between the kitchen and the rest of the room. Installing them as part of an island<\/a><\/strong> or peninsula is ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Every food prep area needs a sink nearby \u2013 but it doesn\u2019t need to be the main sink of the kitchen. A smaller prep bowl is a good idea, especially if you\u2019re trying to create a working triangle between the hot, cold and wet parts of your kitchen. Finally, always give yourself an immediate area nearby to put down hot dishes from the oven \u2013 something that can be easily missed if you\u2019re building your ovens into a bank of cabinetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for a kitchen specialist? Find a qualified, vetted and recommended professional by posting your job on Rated People<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maximise your storage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s tricky to cook in a kitchen when the worktops are overflowing with clutter, so when you\u2019re planning your scheme, factor in easily accessible cupboards, deep roomy drawers and internal storage solutions, such as racks and pull-out shelving. If you can, conceal sockets at the back of worktop-mounted units, so you can plug small appliances straight in without having to move them. Cupboards with pocket doors and tambour doors are especially good for concealing immediate mess, so there\u2019s less stress trying to clean as you cook \u2013 making for a much merrier Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Decided you need some professional assistance with your kitchen remodel plans? Post a job on Rated People in our kitchen specialist category<\/a> to receive quotes from our qualified and trusted tradesmen.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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