Smaller, neater, smarter
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Alno Safelift containing blenders and whisks
Whatever the size of your kitchen, these buys will make it seem bigger. Alno Safelift is a 44cm sliding frame that sits behind any Alno wall unit.
Alno 0870 043 3742; www.alno.co.uk
Space-saving appliances
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Servis fridge-freezer with door open containing food
Compact appliances offer an ideal space-saving solution for small or awkward spaces. But this needn\'t mean compromising on style or performance. Just 50cm wide, the Servis A-rated frost-free fridge-freezer, £375 from Comet, is ideal where space is limited.
Comet 0870 542 5425; www.comet.co.uk
Go slimline
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Beko slimline dishwasher
Featuring five programmes and four temperature washes, the slimline DE2541F dishwasher, £289, Beko, is ideal for smaller kitchens. ‘Don\'t forget to check the energy efficiency rating too,\' says House Beautiful Homes Editor, Karen Stylianides. ‘Compact appliances now offer top performance as well as innovative design.\'
Beko 0845 600 4904; www.beko.co.uk
Make the most of every inch
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AEG sleek looking built in oven and dishwasher
AEG\'s compact range includes oven/grill/microwave combinations, £541, and a compact six-place-setting dishwasher, £467, Buyers and Sellers.
Buyers and Sellers 0870 300 2578; www.buyersandsellersonline.co.uk
Go clutter-free
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Pull out tray housing kitchen accessories by Second Nature
‘Like pop-up features, these designs save space and help create a sleek and clutter-free look in your kitchen,\' says House Beautiful Homes Editor Karen Stylianides. Under-wall unit accessory tray, from £182, Second Nature.
Second Nature 01325 505539; www.sncollection.co.uk
Pull-out surfaces
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Ikea pull-out ironing board with iron
Pull-out surfaces provide extra worktop space and slide or fold out of sight when not in use. Rationell pull-out folding ironing board, £49.90, Ikea.
Ikea 0845 3551141; www.ikea.co.uk
Added extra
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Second Nature pull-out work surface with cheese and cheese grater
Ideal for extra workspace or for creating an eating area. Pull-out table, from £170, Second Nature.
Second Nature 01325 505539; www.sncollection.co.uk
Clever drawers
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Cooling drawer containing salad, milk and juice
There\'s a new way of thinking in appliance design and it\'s all about drawers. The latest models house mini fridges, warming drawers, wine coolers and even dishwashers. Cooler drawer, £999, MFI
MFI 0800 023 4457; www.mfi.co.uk
Kitchen trends
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Double drawer dishwasher by Kitchen Aid
‘Following on from the popularity of cooler drawers we\'re now seeing more ergonomic dishwasher drawers at the upper end of the market. They\'re more economical to run, too,\' says Design Consultant Naomi Cleaver in the Magnet Kitchen Trends Report 2008. Double-drawer dishwasher, £1099, KitchenAid.
KitchenAid 00800 3810 4026; www.kitchenaid.co.uk
Pull-out storage
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Pull out plinth drawer holding various items
There are a variety of options for pull-out storage that can be incorporated into your kitchen, from deep pan drawers and vegetable baskets to wine storage. By making base units work harder, more storage can be created without losing valuable floor space. Phoenix kitchen, £115 for a 500mm pull-out plinth drawer, MFI.
MFI 0800 023 4457; www.mfi.co.uk
Creating space
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Second Nature\'s chrome hob shelves holding pans
Even a small kitchen has about five square metres of unused floorspace beneath the units. Put this to good use by incorporating storage for things like petfood or cleaning products here. Chrome hob shelves, from £94, Second Nature.
Second Nature 01325 505539; www.sncollection.co.uk
Hidden features
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White MFI step folded out from beneath plinth
Elements that fold away, slide behind cupboards or disappear into the worktop when not in use, such as sockets and storage, help create a user-friendly kitchen. This useful step folds out from beneath the plinth. Plinth-mounted step, £75, MFI.
MFI 0800 023 4457; www.mfi.co.uk
Keep it at hand
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Plug socket popping up from kitchen surface
‘In addition to saving space, these innovations mean essential kitchen kit can be kept just where it\'s most useful,\' says House Beautiful Interiors Editor, Denise Brock. Pop-up plug socket, £113, Gallery Kitchens.
Gallery Kitchens 0870 120 8000; www.gallerykitchens.co.uk
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