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WHY FUNCTION IS AS IMPORTANT AS FORM Function is often overlooked by customers when planning their kitchen, but it is key to its long-term usability and longevity. Adeline Baker, Category Manager at Häfele UK, discusses how installers can support the process and help consumers make the most of every square metre. While style and aesthetics will always be at the forefront when planning a kitchen, as anyone who has inherited a kitchen where there’s no room for tall glasses or the drawers aren’t deep enough for a ladle will tell you, function does matter.
'When we asked people who had recently renovated their kitchen what they would do differently next time, 79% said functionality and usability would be a higher priority and 85% said they would be willing to spend more on their kitchen if it meant they would have extra storage.'
In fact, when we asked people who had recently renovated their kitchen what they would do differently next time, 79% said functionality and usability would be a higher priority and 85% said they would be willing to spend more on their kitchen if it meant they would have extra storage.
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Clever cabinetry Installers can help consumers create a kitchen they will love long-term by supporting the design process and that all begins, especially if completely remodelling, with cabinetry selection. More traditional cabinetry such as base and wall units are the natural go-to, but to really make the most of a space, installers should be presenting additional ideas such as larder-style units. Before recommending a larder it’s important to think about the environment the storage is going into to ensure the user has the right system for their needs and will be able to access items within it as easily as possible.
