There are a lot of constraints when it comes to kitchen design. At its core, it's a functional space, and needs to be a room with space to store, cook and often eat food. It also needs plenty of storage - ingredients, utensils, recycling bins - and on top of that, it wants to be aesthetically joyous enough that it really seems like the heart of the home, a place you want to gather in.
These 25 rules are the ones that the best interior designers we know follow when piecing a kitchen scheme together. It's through these guidelines that they navigate issues like having enough drawers, or the right sort of light, or a vibe that is welcoming to family and friends. Follow their lead and you'll be cooking on gas, so to speak, with a kitchen that looks - and functions - good enough to eat.
