In this episode of Love Your Kitchen, host Faye Newman explores what it really takes to design the perfect kitchen for Christmas Day, from ovens and hobs to smart tech. She shares how planning your kitchen design around your busiest day of the year can transform not only your festive cooking but also everyday life, whether you’re planning a full kitchen Renovation, a kitchen remodel, or just a few clever kitchen upgrades in a small kitchen.  

Key Takeaways

Think beyond “normal” family life when planning your kitchen. Design it to cope with those big occasions like Christmas, so your layout, appliances and kitchen organisation work under pressure, not just on a Tuesday night.

Steam and moisture functions in modern ovens (from natural steam trays to Moisture Plus systems) help keep meats succulent and sides crispy, banishing dry turkey forever and giving you new kitchen ideas for baking, leftovers and more adventurous cooking.

Induction hobs with flex zones, power boost and no-burn/sense-boil features are game-changers for a smart kitchen, letting you run multiple pans at different heats without boil-overs, ideal for gravy, sauces and last-minute veg.

Best Moments

“Christmas Day is the stress test for your kitchen; if it works for ten people and three courses, it’ll feel effortless the rest of the year.”

“It’s not about how many appliances you’ve got, it’s about how smart they are and how well they’re planned into your kitchen design.”

“Steam isn’t just for meat, it’s brilliant for bread, cookies, and even reheating pizza, so it actually tastes better the second time around.”

About the Host

Faye Newman is a freelance Kitchen Designer with eight years of experience in the industry. With a background in furniture design and a passion for creating spaces that reflect the essence of the home, Faye brings a unique perspective to kitchen design. Her dedication to client satisfaction and love for her craft shines through in every project she undertakes.

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