Kitchen Zones

The prep triangle in tight galley layouts

Rear extensions in Pontcanna often yield a galley barely 2.4 metres wide. We map fridge, sink, and hob in a tight triangle first, then fit a slim breakfast ledge on the opposite wall if clearance stays above 90 centimetres.

Dishwasher doors and oven drops need swing arcs noted on the plan — families in Cathays forget this until delivery day.

Homework corners beside the cooker

Parents cooking while children finish maths homework is standard Cardiff weekday life. A 60-centimetre desk depth at the kitchen end — not blocking the main run — keeps supervision natural without a separate study.

Pin boards and utensilo rails above the desk replace bulky drawer units that steal floor space.

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Open-plan islands in Cardiff Bay

Harbour-facing open kitchens favour islands with seating on one side and prep on the other. We specify stool heights that clear the worktop overhang and leave walking space behind seated diners.

Reflective quartz can glare when afternoon sun hits the Bay; honed or matte finishes reduce visual noise.

Pantry pressure in terrace homes

Without a walk-in pantry, Victorian terraces rely on tall larder units. We measure ceiling slopes under stairs before specifying height — a detail missed in many off-the-shelf kitchen plans.

Wire baskets on internal doors add capacity without custom joinery quotes.

Lighting layers over worktops

Under-cabinet strips plus a central pendant over the table beat a grid of downlights that cast shadows when you stand at the counter. Warm 2700K suits evening meals; cooler task light belongs only above the prep zone.

Kitchen zoning visits are included in our £220 extended consultation or within whole-floor packages from £1,800.