Where To Put Appliances | A Kitchen Designer’s 4-Step Guide

Where you put your appliances matters just as much as which ones you choose. Poor placement creates a kitchen that's frustrating to use every day — good placement makes everything feel intuitive. In this video, I walk through a four-step process for planning appliance placement properly, covering everything from deciding what you actually need, working with your layout, planning your workflow, and getting the technical clearances right for each appliance. 🌐 More kitchen design advice: https://www.kitchinsider.com/ 📬 Newsletter: https://kitchinsider.kit.com/newslett... 👋 Book a 1-hour video consultation: https://kitchinsider.com/kitchen-desi... 00:00 - Why appliance placement matters 00:35 - Step 1: Decide what appliances you actually need 01:42 - Planning for secondary larger appliances 02:44 - Don’t forget the small appliances 03:59 - Step 2: Let your kitchen layout dictate placement 04:49 - Step 3: Plan your workflow & logical flow 06:41 - Step 4: The technical details & clearances 06:57 - Fridge clearance and landing zones 07:53 - Hob/Cooktop spacing and ventilation 08:58 - Wall oven positioning and safety 10:15 - Dishwasher placement and door clearance 11:33 - Creating an intuitive kitchen Thanks so much for watching! #kitchendesign #kitchenadvice #kitchenlayout #kitchenappliances #kitchenrenovation #newkitchen #kitchenplanning #kitchentips #applianceplacement