Designing the Perfect Kitchen for Dessert Lovers: 4 Key Interior Tips from a Designer

For many home bakers, the kitchen is more than a place to cook—it’s a creative space for experimenting and enjoying sweet moments. As an interior designer, I often help clients shape kitchens that support their baking routines with both beauty and function. 

1. Reserve Power Outlets in the Kitchen Island Side Panel 

One of the most common oversights in kitchen planning is the placement of power outlets. For dessert lovers, this detail is essential. Mixers, blenders, and other countertop appliances are frequently used during baking prep. By reserving power sockets discreetly on the side panel of the kitchen island, users can easily plug in their appliances without trailing cords across the benchtop or hunting for wall sockets. 

Design tip: Consider integrating pop-up or flush-mounted sockets with USB options for flexibility and a cleaner aesthetic. 

2. Install a Pull-Out Tap for Easy Cleaning 

Baking often means dealing with sticky dough, splashes of batter, and powdered sugar everywhere. A pull-out tap is incredibly helpful for rinsing large bowls, trays, and mixers, and makes cleaning up much more efficient. It also allows for easier water access to different parts of the sink and benchtop, which is especially useful after a long baking session. 

Design tip: Choose a tap style that complements your overall kitchen look—matte black for modern, brushed brass for warmth, or chrome for a classic finish. 

3. Create Taller Cabinet Storage with Soft-Close Hinges 

Stand mixers, food processors, and other baking tools are not only bulky but also tall. Design a dedicated cabinet space with increased internal height (at least 40–45cm clearance) to neatly store these appliances. Using soft-closing cabinet hinges ensures that even heavier cabinet doors close smoothly and quietly—ideal for maintaining a peaceful and practical kitchen environment. 

Design tip: Incorporate internal pull-out trays for easier access to heavier appliances without needing to lift and move them around too often. 

4. Maintain a Minimum 1.2m Corridor Width for Flow and Function 

Good circulation space is vital, especially when baking involves multiple steps and tools. A minimum of 1.2 meters of corridor space between benchtops or kitchen island and cabinetry ensures that there is comfortable space to move around, even when the oven is open or more than one person is using the kitchen. This is especially helpful when you’re multitasking between the fridge, oven, and worktop, or when baking with family and kids. 

Design tip: If space allows, consider 1.3–1.5m between kitchen zones to allow for smoother flow when baking or entertaining. 

Designing a baking-friendly kitchen is about creating a balance between aesthetic beauty and workflow functionality. By planning ahead for power access, ease of cleaning, ergonomic storage, and movement space, you’ll set up a kitchen that supports joyful, stress-free baking. 

Need help bringing your dream baking kitchen to life? Let’s chat!