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3 TIPS TO DESIGN A MASTERCHEF-APPROVED KITCHEN IN YOUR NEW HOME

Presented by Simonds Homes

Updated 13 Dec 2023, 3:37pm

First published 13 Nov 2023, 10:16am

With the many demands of a kitchen in a modern home, it’s smart to get started
with a customised design that caters to your needs.

From clever integrated storage to ample benchtop space, there’s a lot to
consider when planning a stylish yet functional kitchen.

Sarah Todd from MasterChef has teamed up with Simonds Homes.

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Runner-up MasterChef contestant Sarah Todd has partnered with Simonds Homes to
help devise chef-approved kitchens that function for the whole family.

As a busy mum with a career in food, she knows a thing or two about how to
handle the heat in the kitchen. 

She shares her top three tips for designing a smart and stylish new kitchen.


CHOOSE A FUNCTIONAL LAYOUT

When you’re under the pump prepping a dish for MasterChef’s judges, nothing is
more important than having a well-planned kitchen that you can move around with
ease.

Todd says the flow of a home kitchen is just as important, prioritising space
and accessibility to appliances.

“I have a huge family that loves cooking together, so ensuring there’s enough
space for everyone is a key design element for me,” she says.

Abundant bench space adds to the functionality of a kitchen.

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"Ensuring the kitchen design is functional with enough room for prep should
always be front of mind to create a comfortable space for everyone to come
together.

“Lots of bench space is super important to me – a wide island bench is something
I really love in my own kitchen.”

Shaun Patterson, Chief of Sales and Marketing at Simonds Homes, says creating
practical open-plan layouts is paramount in the design process.

“Our designers have thoughtfully considered the size and configuration of our
homes to maximise storage without compromising on preparation areas,” he
explains.

“They balance the placement of benches and appliances, incorporating wide spaces
between the island and cooktop to ensure that home chefs don’t step on each
other’s toes.

“All while keeping a direct line of sight out to where children are playing.”

Placement of cabinetry and appliances is important in a kitchen's layout.

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He says it’s also common to see multiple members of the household preparing and
cooking at the same time, so the team adjusts layouts to suit.

“We often have requests for enhancing kitchens with separate ‘workstations’ that
divide the kitchen into prep, cooking and washing zones, and even a dedicated
area for an espresso machine,” he says.


PERSONALISE YOUR STYLE

The kitchen is a safe space to get creative with flavours, so it’s also a chance
to have fun with style and colour. Personal touches can enhance the feeling of
this space as the hub of the home.

Todd bucks the trends of light neutral colours for her home kitchen, as she
predominantly cooks Indian cuisine and uses many high-pigment ingredients.

“As I love cooking with lots of different spices, I prefer a darker palette with
a dark benchtop.” she says.

“A lot of the spices I often use have beautiful pigments that stain white or
light benchtops, so using darker stones mitigates that risk and keeps my kitchen
looking its best."

Sarah Todd prefer a darker colour palette as she regularly cooks with
high-pigment spices.

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Patterson says clients are becoming increasingly invested in expressing their
personal style in the kitchen thanks to ‘design inspo’ from renovating shows and
social media.

“This could be a request for a beautiful farmhouse-style sink, a statement
splashback tile or splurging on a statement stone benchtop,” he says.


SMART STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Ample storage is a necessary design element, especially with a wide range of
appliances, and, and integrated storage gives a sleek look and makes a kitchen
highly functional.

Todd says storage is one of her “non-negotiables” when it comes to kitchen
design, and says your regular cooking go-tos will help decide what you need to
consider.

“If you love cooking lots of curries or soups on the stovetop, you may want to
incorporate larger pot drawers to either side of the oven, making your big pots
more easily accessible,” she says.

“This is going to be different for everyone, but I would recommend considering
what you like to cook and how you use your kitchen now to inform your future
design.

All images supplied by Simonds Homes.

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