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Kitchen Planning: Your Essential Guide to Buying a Built-in Oven

Kitchen Planning: Your Essential Guide to Buying a Built-in Oven- If you’re shopping around for a new built-in – or, very similar, built-under – oven, you’ll be faced with a seemingly endless array of styles, functions and features from which to choose. It can be confusing, which is why this guide covers everything from why to choose a built-in or built-under oven over other types to specialist features, such as intelligent programs, steam options and even self-cleaning.

Professional advice from:
Matt Hall of Clover Kitchens
Neil Pooley of Miele
Clinton Patey of In-toto Kitchens Bristol

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What are built-in and built-under ovens?
A built-in oven is integrated into your kitchen cabinets, generally at eye level, which is a convenient height for getting hot dishes in and out.

A built-under oven is similar, but installed under the kitchen worktop, and it also typically will have a hob fitted on top, although it doesn’t have to.

Both single ovens (one cavity) and double ovens (two cavities) are available as built-in or built-under, and this guide will cover all four variations.

Pros
Choice is what sets these ovens apart from freestanding or range cookers: choice of cooking methods, choice of price points and the freedom to position the oven at a convenient height for you. But how to discover which features to choose for your built-in or built-under oven? Read on…

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Conventional cooking
A conventional oven has two static heating elements, either in the roof and floor of the oven or in the walls on either side. Conventional ovens take time to reach their cooking temperature, so always remember to pre-heat. And having reached the desired temperature, remember that the cavity in a conventional oven is hotter at the top than it is at the bottom because hot air rises.

Pros
Although this is the most basic form of oven, there are advantages. ‘When batch baking, a conventional oven with roof and floor elements is better than a fan oven,’ says Matt Hall of Clover Kitchens. ‘If you are baking three trays of biscuits, for example, then a decent conventional oven will provide an even temperature across a shelf, so there will be no need to turn the trays around to ensure all of the biscuits are cooked at the same time.’

You may, however, need to swap the top tray with the bottom tray halfway through the cooking process, because of the temperature difference between the top and bottom of the oven.

Mitchell Berry Architects

Fan ovens
Unlike a conventional oven, a fan oven does not have heating elements in the side walls or roof and base. Instead, it features a fan, generally seen behind a perforated wall at the back of the oven. ‘What you don’t see,’ explains Matt, ‘is a circular heating element wrapped around the fan. What happens is the fan draws air in through the perforations, then pushes it over the heating element and out through ducts around the side of the rear wall.’ This creates an even heat throughout the oven cavity.

Pros
Fan ovens heat up faster than conventional ovens, therefore saving time and energy. What’s more, fan ovens allow you to cook sweet and savoury foods at the same time without their flavours intermingling. ‘This is because the heating element burns off airborne flavours as they pass over it,’ says Matt.

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Multiple functions
Multi-functional ovens offer a flexible approach that allows you to select the best function for the food you are cooking. ‘It will do conventional and fan cooking, but often has many other functions as well,’ says Matt. ‘In essence, it will have a fan at the back with a circular element, conventional elements in the roof and base of the oven, and an open grill element at the top of the cavity.’ Additional functions may include bottom heat only – perfect for crisping pizza bases and pastry cases – or top heat only that’s ideal for browning.

‘Another popular function is fan grilling,’ continues Matt. ‘This allows you to grill sausages, bacon and fish without the need to turn the food over, and also minimises splattering, as you grill with the door closed.’

Pros
If your kitchen is on the small side, you can reduce the amount of space taken up by appliances with a multi-functional oven featuring an additional steam or microwave function. While the microwave setting is great for warming up meals instantly, steam is one of the healthiest ways of cooking, because food retains more flavour and texture, as well as the nutrients and vitamins lost during boiling or microwaving.

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Cooking with steam
Having now read about the health and taste benefits of steam cooking, you may be considering a dedicated steam oven. These tend to have a smaller cavity than conventional ovens – about 29 litres – and will either need to be plumbed in or have their own water tank, which simply needs refilling when necessary. Tanks vary in size up to 1.5 litres, so check dimensions before you buy. The larger the tank, the less likely it will be that you’ll have to refill it while cooking.

Pros
While electric ovens produce a dry heat, which is why we use fats and oils to keep food moist, a steam oven solves the problem by cooking with hot, pressurised steam, making meals more succulent, not to mention healthy, as it locks in nutrients and vitamins.

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Single ovens
A typical built-in or built-under single oven measures about 60cm high, 60cm wide and between 55cm to 57cm deep. If space is at a premium, many of the leading appliance brands offer compact models that are about 45cm high x 60cm wide x 55cm deep.

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Double ovens
A built-in double oven generally measures about 90cm high and 60cm wide and slots into cabinets at eye level, allowing you to get hot dishes in and out of the oven with ease.

Built-under double ovens are slightly smaller at 72cm high and 60cm wide, simply because there is less space under the worktop.

The majority of built-in and built-under double ovens feature an oven with a separate grill cavity above, or two ovens with a grill function incorporated into the top oven.

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Sizing up
A standard 60cm x 60cm oven will vary in capacity, so always double check dimensions. ‘Be sure you find out whether the capacity is measured as a gross volume or a net useable space,’ advises Matt. ‘You will find many manufacturers give a total volume, but this doesn’t really give you a true representation of what you can fit in.’

Capacity ranges from about 50 litres to a maximum of 76 litres. Increasing the cavity size without increasing the external dimensions of the oven is made possible by advances in design and manufacturing. ‘Improved insulation and heat management, plus more efficient use of space behind the fascia panels, create room that can be taken by the cavity,’ explains Neil Pooley of Miele.

Justin Smith Architects

Appliance bank
Why stop at a single built-in oven when you can create a bank of appliances, lending a seamless look to your kitchen? Always choose appliances from the same manufacturer to ensure a cohesive look. Also, choose ones that suit your cooking style.

A popular combination is a single multi-functional oven and steam oven with a couple of warming drawers underneath, perfect for keeping vegetables warm until the meat is cooked, or taking the chill off plates and serving dishes.

Banks of appliances are generally seen in one of four popular configurations: column, horizontal, T-shape and cube. To find out more, read on…

Cream & Black Interior Design

Column and horizontal configurations
Where space is at a premium, Clinton Patey of In-toto Kitchens Bristol suggests a column format, whereby appliances are stacked one on top of the other.

‘Where space allows, it’s also possible to align appliances in a horizontal format, either two or three units across,’ he adds. ‘In this formation, you can house various combinations of oven, microwave, microwave oven, steam oven and so on.’

By installing a warming drawer underneath shorter appliances, you can create a balanced look.

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Cube and T-shape configurations
There is a definite trend for T-shape and cube installations, according to Neil Pooley of Miele. To create a cube, Neil suggests a coffee machine and steam oven with the option of a pair of warming drawers fitted under two ovens at the bottom.

A T-shape configuration can be created by a row of three appliances, with a fourth placed under the middle one. ‘As an alternative, a warming drawer can be fitted under a 60cm oven, completing the “T” configuration and keeping the overall look clean and sleek,’ suggests Neil.

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Intelligent thinking
For less confident cooks, a growing number of ovens feature intelligent functions designed to take the hassle out of cooking. A pre-set recipe option, for example, allows you to pick from any number of dishes for which the oven will set the optimum temperature and cooking time required. Some models even tell you on which shelf the dish should be cooked. This can be particularly useful for ensuring perfectly cooked Sunday roasts.

Podesta

Clever self-cleaning ovens
‘Many ovens have liners designed to keep your oven’s interior remarkably clean with minimal maintenance,’ says Clinton Patey. Pyrolytic ovens offer an even easier way to keep your oven clean. During a cycle, the door is locked and the oven is heated up to 500ºC, which burns off any deposits from baking, roasting and grilling. ‘Once the cycle has finished and the oven is cool, you’re left with a residue of fine ash that’s easily removed with a damp cloth,’ adds Clinton.

‘Think about how you intend using the appliance, as this will dictate the type of product you select, as well as how many appliances you need,’ says Neil. ‘A keen cook will always look for a product or feature that enhances their ability, allowing them to do more and get better results.’

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Room of the Week: A Savvy Renovation Creates an Open-plan Kitchen-diner

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Room of the Week: A Savvy Renovation Creates an Open-plan Kitchen-diner- The first floor of this three-storey townhouse in Brighton was once bitty and cramped, packing in a bedroom, a study room, a bathroom, living space and the kitchen. Now, at its heart, is a light-filled, open-plan kitchen and living space.

‘We didn’t alter the footprint,’ says Richard Zinzan of ARCH Angels Architects, who worked on the project, reconfiguring the layout, adding generous bi-fold glass doors and enlarging the courtyard. ‘The kitchen was always where it was, but the living space was much smaller and a bit grotty.’ While downstairs, on the ground floor, ‘There was a humungous garage,’ he explains. ‘You could fit four or five cars in there. It was right at the back of the property with no natural light or ventilation.’ Thanks to this first floor renovation, there are now windows into the ground floor space. This has allowed it to house, among other things, a study and space for laundry – both previously on the first floor, which, instead of cramped, now feels airy and spacious.

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Room at a Glance
Who lives here A professional couple
Size Approx 8m x 6m at the widest point; part of a three-storey townhouse built in the 1980s
Location Central Brighton, East Sussex
Architect Richard Zinzan of ARCH Angels Architects

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Richard Zinzan redesigned this floor to create a bigger and more sociable space. ‘Where the dining table is now there had been a bathroom,’ explains Zinzan. ‘So that was a big chunk sitting in the room, using up space.’ He kept a bathroom on this floor, but moved it to the front, where a small study had been. This helped to open up space at the rear for a large, flowing room with a spacious dining area.

ARCH-angels Architects

‘Previously, there was a funny extension built across the corner, which did very little and ate into the terrace,’ says Zinzan. It was angled like a bay window and provided access to the exterior, but added no useful living space inside. ‘We removed it,’ he says. ‘Outside space is at a premium in Brighton, so we wanted to make the most of this terrace.’

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The terrace sits over one of the ground-floor bedrooms. ‘It’s built on an existing structure, which we didn’t want to disturb,’ says Zinzan. ‘That’s why there’s a step up to it, rather than a seamless connection.’

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When Zinzan reconfigured the ground floor, he created space for a utility room. ‘We kept a garage at the front and then slotted the utility in behind that,’ he says. This has kept the small kitchen free of laundry kit and appliances. ‘So now, when the owners are relaxing on this level, they don’t have to listen to the washing machine spinning!’ Zinzan adds.

ARCH-angels Architects

‘This project was all about gaining more light and space,’ says Zinzan. Bifold glass doors across the two exterior openings create a crisp silhouette and let in lots of light.

Ultraline doors, Greenways Contemporary.

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‘When the folding doors are fully opened they give uninterrupted access to the terrace,’ says Zinzan. ‘It becomes an external room.’

Outside, the roof slopes down from behind the kitchen wall over the rear of the ground floor. Zinzan fitted rooflights into this section of roof to allow light and air into the ground floor, so what had been a dark garage space could be converted into bedrooms.

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ARCH-angels Architects

Opening the doors makes the living space feels as though it’s been squared off, so it appears much bigger and brighter. A mirrored splashback helps to bounce even more light around and reflects the outside space.

ARCH-angels Architects

A large wall of units holds a fridge-freezer, pull-out larder, general storage and the ovens, while an L-shaped run of units provides worktop space, room for an electric hob, which is set flush into it, and a small breakfast bar. The owners chose a sleek white kitchen with glossy doors to boost the light levels; it came from a local supplier. The worktop is reconstituted stone.

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A sofa zones the living space and allows the owners to relax with their backs to the kitchen, so dirty dishes are out of sight. A neat extractor fan sits flush to the ceiling above the hob, so the view through the space is not interrupted.

ARCH-angels Architects

Soft grey paint ties in nicely with the slate terrace and dark folding doors and prevents this now light-flooded space from feeling sterile. The warm-toned flooring is engineered oak.

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Inspiring Ideas for Illuminating a Side Return Extension

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Inspiring Ideas for Illuminating a Side Return Extension- Extensions that push out into the side return can greatly increase the footprint of the room at the rear of a property. Since windows in the side wall are often lost, many side return extensions feature glazing overhead. This ensures the space is bright during the day, but of course it still needs lighting at night, and this can prove challenging, because when glazing takes the place of a ceiling, there’s less available space for installing lights. But there are elegant solutions: check out these side returns for lighting inspiration.

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Tuck under units
When kitchen units extend the full height of the external wall in a side return and there’s lots of glazing in the roof, there’s less available space for lights. Fitting them under wall cabinets is a great option. This sends useful task lighting down onto the worktop without cluttering the walls or roof space.

Here, the glow from lights under the extractor fan reflects off the glass splashback, further boosting light levels.

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Reach from the side
A glass roof in this sleek side return extension means there’s no room for lighting directly overhead, but long-armed wall lights have been fitted on a slim section of wall adjoining the extension roof, neatly sidestepping this problem. These lights have adjustable heads and arms, too, for greater flexibility.

EMR Home Design

Take to the floor
A simple floor lamp is a straightforward and flexible option. Choose a design with a directional head for greater control over the light. You can even move it out of the space completely when not in use.

A floor-standing giant Anglepoise or sweeping arc-shaped floorlight are alternative options that would create light above the centre of the table.

Brian O'Tuama Architects

Pick subtle pendants
If you have a ceiling rather than glazing overhead in your side return, then it’s easy to fit pendant lights. Bear in mind, though, that the sightlines through the space and out via any glass doors at the rear will be interrupted by anything big or bright. Choose a smaller pendant for a more subtle impact, perhaps in an on-trend bronze or copper, which will reflect natural light from outdoors off its surface.

Jones Associates Architects

Recess it
A strip of lighting set into a recess at the top of this living space provides warm, ambient light to supplement the ceiling spots. It’s a smart, contemporary idea and ensures this space remains clean-looking, with no wall lights, pendants or lamps with trailing wires to clutter it.

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Combine pendants
Pendant lights make attractive focal points in an open-plan side return space, softly punctuating it at eye level or just above. Here, large black pendants over a table help to zone the dining space and are boosted by very simple, minimal wall lights. The pendants above the kitchen island have been cleverly installed on the wall above, rather than the ceiling, so they hang perfectly over the work surface.

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Install in shelves
Spotlights fitted into the shelves in this kitchen side return look extremely discreet, but send a wash of light down the wall and onto the worktop. The eye is drawn to the steel support running down the roof space; its vibrant yellow draws the eye, while the light fittings are underplayed and chosen for practicality above all else.

GIQ Design

Suspend and extend
The wooden framework supporting a glass roof in this side return would be a tricky place to install lights, and they could also spoil its clean lines. The solution to lighting the table was to install pendant lights on the side of the adjoining ceiling, then extend their flexes outwards, hooking them neatly from the wooden roof light frames so they hang beautifully over the table. Clever!

Fraher Architects

Make a statement
Side returns are so often about glazing and natural light, but they can be about statement lighting, too. These incredible, futuristic wall lights reach out into the room like illuminated tentacles. They bring light to this dining space, which has a ceiling rather than glazing, but would work brilliantly with a glass roof, too.

Holland and Green Architectural Design

Get on the right track
Track lighting, which can be suspended across a space, with small lights attached at chosen intervals, is a genius option in a side return. The track can run beneath a glazed roof without interfering with it physically or visually.

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Kitchen Planning: How to Bring the Outdoors into Your Kitchen

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Kitchen Planning: How to Bring the Outdoors into Your Kitchen- The outdoor dining season may be drawing to a close but, with clever kitchen planning, you can enjoy your garden all year round from the comfort of your dining table or breakfast bar. Using glass to separate your kitchen from outdoor areas is a great choice – whether you are building a new extension or reworking an existing room. You’ll find it increases the feeling of open space, makes the garden more accessible during the summer months and lets in natural light – and leafy views – throughout the year. Read on to discover more reasons to open up and ways of doing so.

Professional advice from:
Sarah Cooper of Rencraft
Linda Barker of Wren Kitchens
Simon Welch of Tile Supply Solutions
Rebecca Clayton of IQ Glass

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Consider the advantages of opening up
Large patio doors blend the outdoors with your home’s interior, and they’re a simple option that’s in tune with today’s trend for open-plan living. Sarah Cooper, a designer at Rencraft, explains that patio doors create a sense of space and are practical, too: ‘They’re great for bringing additional light into the room and work from a functional viewpoint as well for summer entertaining.’

Linda Barker, creative director at Wren Kitchens, treasures her morning cup of tea while enjoying a great view of her garden. ‘For me, it’s the most brilliant way to start my day,’ she says. ‘Plants are natural energy providers and the colour green calms us and revitalises our senses. Have you ever wondered why there are “green rooms” in TV studios? Although they are very rarely painted green, the idea is that these are spaces to calm you before you go out to perform.’

Rencraft Ltd

Choose your doors
Assuming your kitchen – or planned kitchen – is on the ground floor and at the back of your home, you can choose from French windows, bifold doors, or plain sliding or clever pocket doors.

‘All options are brilliant escape routes to the great outdoors,’ says Barker. ‘If your budget is restricted, then it’s relatively easy to replace an existing window with an “off the shelf” hinged door. You’ll be surprised at how this simple access to the outside can transform your connection with the garden.’

Sonnemann Toon Architects

French windows
These are a wonderful way of creating a link between outside and in. They work particularly well in traditional-style settings, and can be painted to complement or blend into the colour of the cabinetry or work surfaces to create a cohesive look.

‘However, when they’re closed, you will get a double section of framing down the centre of the glass elevation that can be quite chunky,’ says Rebecca Clayton of IQ Glass. ‘You could opt for a double opening pivoting door system for a more minimal and contemporary appearance.

‘Look for systems that have a good track record in terms of performance and durability, as the doors are likely to be opened and closed frequently,’ Clayton continues. ‘Try to see them in person in a showroom or similar to feel how they move and open.’

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Bifold doors
These create an almost completely clear opening when all the panels have been folded back, as seen here. They also offer an ease of access that traditional sliding patio doors don’t provide. ‘Where many bifold door systems incorporate a “traffic door”, this is not the case with sliding patio doors,’ Cooper says. ‘A traffic door works like a normal back door and allows quick entry and exit without having to open the whole bifold system.’

However, bifolds do have some drawbacks, one being the amount of frame on display when they’re closed. ‘While sliding patio doors will not create such an impressive clear opening, they do provide the maximum glass area with the minimal amount of frame, making for impressive panoramic views even when they’re closed,’ Cooper comments.

‘Of course, bifold doors will take up more space when they’re open, too, so this needs to be considered for smaller gardens or kitchens,’ she adds.

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Pocket doors
These are sliding patio doors that have been specially designed to slide into a pocket within a wall. The track and framing for the sliding doors are built into the pocket to allow the door to slide away into the wall, creating a completely open aperture.

The number of panels that slide away into the wall will determine the depth of the pocket that’s required. ‘Each pane sliding away needs to have its own track that is 60mm deep, therefore if you wanted to have three panels of sliding glass moving into the pocket, you would need a pocket that’s at least 180mm deep,’ explains Clayton.

‘Any depth of pocket door is suitable for residential projects,’ she continues. ‘Multiple pane sliding pocket doors are best suited to new builds due to the deep nature of the pockets,’ she adds.

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The main advantage of pocket doors is that, when open, the panels disappear into the wall, creating a greater sense of ‘indoor-outdoor’ living, especially when teamed with a flush base track that allows for a much neater and more minimal architectural design.

‘Pocket doors need to be planned into a building design in advance due to the space required within a wall,’ advises Clayton. ‘You will need to think about the make-up of the wall to ensure you have the necessary insulation while allowing space for the pocket within it. Also, due to the thick depth required for the sliding tracks, multiple-pane pocket doors are only really suitable for new-build properties or large extensions, where this depth can be designed into the wall structure from an early stage.’

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Go with the flow
While the exact layout of your kitchen will very much depend on the space available, it’s always ideal to maximise the view. Avoid blocking sightlines with bulky island extractors, and make sure pendant lights aren’t hung too low.

‘Sometimes it may be more beneficial to swap an island or a peninsula unit for a dining set if you’re planning a kitchen from scratch,’ suggests Barker.

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Build in strategic seating
A common feature of indoor-outdoor kitchens is a hob and/or sink incorporated into a central island unit. This means the chef can enjoy the view while cooking. You could also consider turning one end of an island unit into an informal dining or seating area so family and friends can enjoy the garden while eating.

‘To enjoy the best of the views, any seating around the island unit should be located at the end nearest the garden opening,’ says Cooper. ‘This way, people can enjoy the fresh air when the doors are open. It’s also a good idea to locate your fridge and wine chiller near to the side of the room with the patio doors, so guests can reach for additional food and drinks without interrupting the chef,’ she adds.

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Find the right flooring
Use the same or similar flooring inside and out to link the two spaces. This works particularly well when the doors are open, as one area will flow into the other. Natural stone is a timeless solution, but more affordable porcelain tiles are a great alternative. ‘Now there are new, exterior-grade porcelain tiles that match interior options, things have got a whole lot easier,’ says Barker.

Porcelain tiles have other pros. For example, they can be made to resemble natural stone without the associated maintenance issues. ‘Some of the Italian manufacturers are making porcelain tiles that are so realistic, it’s nearly impossible to tell the difference between them and natural stone,’ says Simon Welch of Tile Supply Solutions. Plus, they work well with underfloor heating indoors.

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Factor in the weather
Be aware that any outdoor flooring will need to withstand a range of weather conditions, so should be frost- and waterproof. And whether you opt for porcelain tiles or natural stone, always check the tiles you’ve chosen have been treated with a slip-proof coating.

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Call the professionals
Floors that run flush from inside to out are practically and visually the most effective. A professional tile supplier should be able to advise you on which sizes and finishes will best suit your project.

When it comes to installation, Welch recommends using a professional tiler, preferably a member of The Tile Association. ‘It’s always worth asking to view previous work,’ he says. ‘Investing in quality workmanship initially will save you time and money in the long run.’

Ask about techniques, too. ‘The tiles are really only as strong as the surface they’re fixed to,’ he continues. ‘It’s really important that the underside of the tile is completely covered with adhesive: the dot and dab method is not acceptable practice.’

DDWH Architects

Be clever with plants
There are many other ways in which you can maximise the sense of continuity between the outside and inside spaces – even if you’re only working with a kitchen in a top-floor flat.

‘I love large interior foliage – literally putting trees inside the kitchen. Look for tall trees with the broadest leaves possible to be totally on trend. The good old ficus is hard to beat and difficult to destroy, even if you don’t have green fingers. People are craving a connection to nature and this is a great way to start,’ suggests Barker.

‘Alternatively, fill two large planters, one with ferns for inside the home and one with ferns for outside. Place them opposite each other – inside and out – to link the spaces.

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Exploit mirrors
‘To help blur the physical boundaries between outside and inside,’ Barker continues, ‘position mirrors or garden pictures on the kitchen walls to mimic what’s going on outside.’ You could also consider a mirrored splashback, as in this apparently foliage-filled kitchen.

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Think ahead…
Next summer may feel a long way off, but planning now means you could create a space that does double duty – by bringing the kitchen to the garden as well as the other way round.

‘The new-look barbecues that feature gas burners and sometimes a running tap and sink are becoming more popular, and will certainly make cooking the whole meal outside a piece of cake,’ says Barker.

She suggests investing in ‘all weather’ dining tables and chairs that can be used as soon as the sun shines, with no need for uncovering or dragging out of storage.

Wren Kitchens

…whatever the weather
And with the changeable British climate, an indoor-outdoor kitchen really comes into its own when you’re entertaining. ‘A change of skies simply means moving the party indoors,’ explains Cooper. ‘People can still enjoy the garden while keeping warm and dry. It’s the perfect compromise.’

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