24/07/2026
What are the principles of good kitchen design?
A kitchen should never be planned around finishes and storage alone.
Every kitchen design should begin with two questions: is it positioned in the right place within the property, and is the layout optimised for daily life?
For this country house in Hampshire, the cabinetry was removed from the external wall to make way for a panoramic window below worktop height, opening up views across the terrace, lake and surrounding woodland.
The island and sink were positioned directly in front of the window, allowing these views to be enjoyed while preparing food and clearing away — everyday activities that account for much of the time spent in a kitchen.