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Holly Cockburn

Where should you put plug sockets in a kitchen? The 4 rules to follow for a practical cooking space

Island with fluted walnut wood and gold plug socket.

Kitchen renovations involve planning that is generally split into two camps: fun and not-so-fun tasks. Planning your kitchen sockets happens to sit in the latter camp, but you'll soon regret not paying attention to them when they're in the wrong spots for your everyday life.

Before you begin buying socket covers and talking to electricians, it's worth thinking about where you should put kitchen sockets. Although a tradesperson will be able to recommend where to position plug sockets, only you know the intricacies of your daily routine and where you want each appliance to sit on your kitchen worktop ideas.

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