I was prepping for scones this morning and the only space to work on is 2 x 1 feet and I was thinking while I worked. What I like about the kitchen: the wide pullout larder which I was going to hate. The dull satin finish on the sink. The alternative use for my integrated fridge/freezer, now a most useful store for herbs/spices/dried fruits etc.
What I have come to terms with: the lack of drawers, I used my own dividers and storage and bought rows of hooks to stick on the tiles. Using half a hob, I bought a wooden cover for the other half and stand big utensils and a couple of other things on that. I changed some white goods for what I wanted. The ovens are too many and cool but I am adapting and using the big one for storage
I bought a tall fridge and a tall freezer because of my allotment lifestyle. I have ordered a 120 cm eddington block because I will have to store some heavy appliances on that, ice cream maker, food processor etc. It is mobile so I just have to use an extension lead. I am looking forward to the underneath storage because some favourite le creuset is still in the garage and I am looking forward to the much improved worktop space
I cannot use any top shelves, they are all too high. I store some well used appliances in the utility area, vitamix, veg juicer, breadmaker
So I am not moaning and will look after the kitchen so it lasts. It suits my neighbour a batchelor and I am ok with it, now
