Three critical areas covered:

STORAGE PLANNING

- Breakables must be 80cm+ high - the punch bowl story

- Why three-drawer stacks are safer than cupboards

- Second drawer up is the safety threshold

- Creating dedicated spaces for children's kitchen utensils

- Storage that evolves as children grow into teenagers

WORKFLOW & ZONING

- Keep hot cooking areas away from main traffic zones

- Why hob and oven should be on the same run

- Minimise turning and twisting with hot pans

- Peninsula barriers that keep children involved but protected

- Future-proofing for multiple people working in the kitchen

- Rounded worktop corners for toddler safety

APPLIANCES & SAFETY FEATURES

- Siemens Home Connect app for oven locking and remote monitoring

- Induction hobs with Frying Sensor Pro to prevent oil splatter

- Boiling water taps: complex safety mechanisms explained

- Why induction is safer than gas with children around

- Soft-close drawers and doors to prevent crushed fingers

- Dishwasher automatic opening concerns

- Flooring choices: LVT vs ceramic tiles for safety and slip rating

- Double-door sink cupboards for chemical storage

Real experiences from both a professional designer's perspective and a parent living with a toddler. Perfect for parents planning renovations, involved grandparents, or designers working with young families.

Products mentioned: Siemens Home Connect App, Frying Sensor Pro (induction hobs), Quooker boiling water taps.