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Is your Kitchen working for you?

Every Cook or Chef at home has unique needs and cooking style. Even brand new Kitchens don’t always fit the bill, often not designed with how we actually COOK in mind.

It might be time to renew or remodel.
Book our 1hr Consultation to get started!

Get design advice from a Designer who understands the processes of Cooking and how to make the most of your space.

Do you wish you had a Pro Kitchen Designer on Call?

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Well, now you do.
Whether you’re an avid DIY’er, a Chef at Home focused on function, a passionate Home Cook, or a Design Firm with a complex Kitchen project, the Home Kitchen’s Design Consulting and Services are here to help you achieve the absolute best, workable, beautiful Kitchen FOR YOU – no matter where you are in the world.

Just need help with a few Questions on Design?
Want to explore all possible layouts before moving forward?
Want a Kitchen designed to suit your unique Pro Chef skills and preferences?
Love to have feedback on the best Appliances & Finishes for your personal cooking style?
Want help with the whole process to your dream kitchen?

Our 1hr Consultations are designed to help you get started.

After that? We’re happy to stay ‘on call’ as needed, or to give you a
quote for full Kitchen Design services from ‘recipe planning to feast’!

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My passion is to help you get the most out of your Kitchen space, and to make sure every inch is functionally and beautifully working for YOUR personal cooking style.
– Alison Kent, Designer


the Well-Designed Home Kitchen

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WORK FLOW

Your movement in the Kitchen should be like a well-composed dance – purposeful, efficient, and without distraction

STORAGE

Well beyond a few cupboards or the Fridge, storage includes your pantry goods, small appliances, fresh/frozens & more

PREP SPACE

Did you know that about 80% of your time in the Kitchen is in ‘mis-en-place’? Properly placed counters are crucial for Prep

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LIGHTING & POWER

Lighting is critical to a safe and positive working environment. It needs to be as well-situated and thoughtful as the power & outlets.

RADIAL NOT TRIANGLE

Forget almost everything you knew about the ‘Kitchen Triangle’. For movement, work with a radial energy from the main Prep/Work space.

FINISHING TOUCHES

The right finishing touches bring your perfect dream Kitchen to completion, from Pulls to Paints – with safety and maintenance in mind.

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DESIGN SOLUTIONS

Most serious Cooks – especially Chefs at Home – have a few particular needs that require really creative, out-of-the-box solutions

SURFACES

Countertops, backsplashes & even your flooring contribute greatly to your success, comfort and safety in the working Kitchen

THE THINGS YOU DO

Beyond everyday cooking, what do you love to do? Are you a passionate bread maker? A pasta expert? Into Fermentation? Design for it

Your Greatest Resource

Our Online Resources and Virtual 1hr Kitchen Design Consulting Services are for you if:
– You’re wondering where to start and just need some advice
– You need help assessing the best Appliances or Finishes for your cooking style
– You’d like to design and build yourself, but wish you had a Design Pro on call when you need it
– You have a tricky space that needs an extra set of eyes to help solve
– You’re a PRO in the Kitchen and want to approach design from a Chef’s point of view
– You’re really craving unique solutions for your favorite space

Have some Questions?
Looking for a full-design Quote?
Contact us.

Don’t Just Take Our Word For it …

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