We are in the fortunate position, now we have planning permission to extend our property, to go to town a bit on a completely new kitchen. Nothing of the current will remain, other than the (pretty modern, installed 2 years ago) Rayburn. It is pretty exciting and have got the wheels in motion as to basic look/function of the new kitchen.
It's not a case of "money no object" but I am prepared to spend money on sensible things or features that make it as useable and practical as possible for life with 2 young DC's, but also want to consider any seriously good modcons/kitchen fittings that make a difference to its use. Our current kitchen is 30 years old so has absolutely nothing modern or modcon about it!
For example, and it's not the best example, is it worth spending the extra on things like a built in Brita filter?
Usefulness of cupboards versus the big deep drawers that now seem to be all the rage?
Fridges with icemakers/cold water taps?
On another level of expense, I gather that you can build in steam ovens and Nespresso coffee makers, but I suspect I will be stopping short on those - but open to any ideas really to at least think through.
ANY tips you have on things you installed, and wished you hadn't or didn't and wish you had, or did and think "thank goodness we have one of those" would be very gratefully received. The kitchen runs straight into our Breakfast Room and Playroom/daytime TV room if that influences anything!!
Thank you.