Dynamic space

The kitchen is no longer just a working environment, it has become the social hub of the home, and thus host to a diverse range of activities from cooking to leisure, working and entertaining. Stoneham are working with Blum – who have revolutionised storage space concepts – to turn their hand to modern kitchen design through their new registered ‘Dynamic Space’ concept.

In essence this separates a kitchen into five main activity zones: consumable storage, non-consumable storage, cleaning, preparation and cooking. Each of these activity zones can be strategically designed and organised to offer optimum storage and access to the commodities, implements, utensils and equipment. The result is a stunning kitchen, brilliantly designed so that a host of innovative features provides everything just where you need it. Full extensions, internal dividers, deep wide drawers and special pull-outs – all custom designed to store materials where the activity takes place. Efficient, flexible and supremely.

Consumables

Typically, provisions such as preserved food, rice, pasta and of course refrigerated products are kept in this zone.

Cooking zone

This zone does not only include a ceramic hob and oven but other gadgetry such as a steamer, a microwave and extractor hood. Pots, pans, baking sheets and cooking utensils are all items that should be readily available in this zone.

Non-Consumables

This zone is used for the storage of tableware such as crockery, glasses, cutlery etc

Cleaning Zone

This zone not only accommodates the sink and dishwasher but also storage areas for cleaning utensils and materials. It also houses the waste and recycling area.

Preparation Zone

The preparation zone is one of the main work zones in kitchens. Appliances, kitchen implements, spices and lots more should be located close to the worktop intended for preparing food.