Eating zone
• DO dedicate an area for eating. Locate tableware, cutlery and placemats nearby for convenience.
• DON'T overlook the potential of a banquette, not only as seating for family meals and after-school snacks, but also as storage for everything from toys to files.
Beverage zone
• DO consider a beverage zone outside the main flow of traffic. If you entertain frequently, ideal inclusions are a wine refrigerator or an open wine rack, instant hot water dispenser, coffee or espresso machine, minifridge (for milk, cream), ice maker and, perhaps, small-capacity dishwasher.
• DON'T ignore the new trough sinks, which can be filled with crushed ice for chilling bottles and serving oysters.
Office zone
• DO create a comfortable spot to tackle correspondence and household tasks. Include power for a desk lamp, computer and cellphone charger.
• DON'T get frustrated if space is tight; carve out room in an island or under a banquette for office supplies or filing drawers.
Specialty zone
• DO give your kitchen new purpose by including a corner in which to read with a child or curl up and nap.
• DON'T limit yourself here. For one client, we set up an easel for painting and added a secondary sink for rinsing brushes. Another client asked for a dog centre with a play area for Fido, a sleeping pen and storage for food.
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