Kitchens are often called the heart of the home: a central hub for nourishment, not only for preparing food, but for social fulfillment in gathering our families. As the social centre of the home, many of our customers sought to make their kitchen the ideal space for hosting parties and events.

Looking to create the perfect hub for hosting? Read through some of our ideas on how to transform your space.

1. Butler's Pantry

Always find yourself scrambling to put the appliances away before company arrives? Stop spreading toaster crumbs through your beautiful hosting space by installing a butlers pantry.

Historically, butler's pantry were used to store fine china and silverware, but the modern interpretation provides a hidden extension to the kitchen for food preparation. To fit a fridge, oven and sink, your butler's pantry should be a minimum of 1600mm wide and 2200mm deep, with a walkway space of at least 1000mm.

2. Kitchen Island

When it comes to hosting parties in your kitchen, is there anything more versatile than a kitchen island? Providing an architectural focal point, a social gathering spot AND a food preparation and serving space, kitchen islands do it all!

Available in a variety of sizes to suit different kitchens, large kitchen islands can have in-built drawers to maximise storage space and keep the benchtops clear.

3. Accessories

Need a few tricks up your sleeve for hosting? Dedicated beverage fridges, multi-basin sinks, double ovens and smart storage solutions are helpful additions to step up your hosting capabilities. These can be included in your new kitchen design, or integrated with your existing kitchen to give you a boost.

In-built kitchen solutions like Hafele's Hideaway Compact bin range or custom platter racks can help to keep clutter out of the hosting space. Our team use a range of high-quality products from select manufacturers to create your perfect space, allowing for fluid movement throughout your kitchen.

When planning your kitchen renovation with Harrison Kitchens & Cabinets, we'll help you navigate these technological options to find the right balance of innovation and practicality for your lifestyle. Smart kitchen technology isn't just about novelty—it's about creating a more efficient, enjoyable, and connected cooking environment that works for your unique needs.

Ready to explore how smart technology could transform your kitchen? Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our design specialists.

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