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10 clever Ideas for your dream kitchen

A well thought-out kitchen will stand the test of time; great organisation and design now will pay off in the long run. Here are 10 clever ideas and accessories that will ensure it's a space you'll enjoy for years to come.
By The Good Housekeeping Lifestyle team
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Reclaimed tiles (or these hand-made replicas) will help a brand new kitchen feel more at home.

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Fired Earth

Paris Isabelle wall tile, £9.95 per tile, Fired Earth, (firedearth.com).

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This contemporary larder is a luxurious but practical addition.

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Smallbone of Devizes

Macassar larder, from £10,000, Smallbone of Devizes, (smallboneofdevizes.com).

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A wealth of internal fittings in your kitchen will aid organisation.

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John Lewis

Leckford kitchen, from £10,000; John Lewis, (johnlewis.com).

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Consider incorporating units into the wall for a more streamlined kitchen.

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Martin Moore & Co

Architectural kitchen from £35,000, Martin Moore & Company, (martinmoore.com).

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Storing bins in purposely designed cabinets will hide away any unwanted sights or smells.

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Magnet

Integra wesco bin, from £112 for a single bin unit, Magnet, (magnet.co.uk). 

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Store chopping blocks neatly away in the cabinets with these slots.

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Neptune

Suffolk chopping block base cabinet, from £355 for a 2 block unit (comes with 1 chopping block and 1 tray), Neptune, (neptune.com).

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Achieve easy organisation and a minimalist look with this multi-layer drawer.

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Harvey Jones

Linear kitchen, from £18,000, Harvey Jones, (harveyjones.com).

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Soft close cabinets and drawers are a must for any busy household.

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Homebase

Portland kitchen, from £2,158, Homebase, (homebase.co.uk).

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Keep frequently used utensils to hand with a rail organisation system.

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Ikea

Fintorp rail, from £6; Fintorp wire basket with handle, £7; Fintorp hooks, £3 (2 pack); all IKEA, (ikea.com). 

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Using open shelving creates an open feel and allows pretty tableware to be displayed.

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John Lewis of Hungerford

Steamer bay kitchen, from £20,000, John Lewis of Hungerford, (john-lewis.co.uk). 

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