APPLIANCES

Appliances need spaces that fit with their function. We went for two stacked ovens, a conventional convection and a convection steam combination – this appliance has seen us do away completely with the microwave, which I never thought we would do, but it covers all bases and the reheat function is SO good! Also, I love porridge cooked in a steam oven. It’s not really a traditional appliance, but we decided to add a zip tap to our kitchen.

The main thing that we broke a little with tradition for is the huge luxury of a warming drawer. When it came to placing it on the floor plan, rather than stacking it with the ovens as is often done, we installed it into the island, as the top drawer of a stack of three. Our plates are directly below it, and it’s also right where we ‘plate up’ dinner so it’s super convenient – and also means we don’t have to close the oven door to access it, which is what happens when you stack it with the ovens. When we bought the warming drawer it did feel a little like a ‘gadget’ but my husband was determined, and he was right because we use it every day.