If your kitchen looks as if it has never been used, then congratulations, you have managed to master the latest kitchen trend. Concealed taps, sinks, hobs and gadgets are becoming standard in modern kitchens to create uninterrupted workspaces.
Items that once cluttered the benchtop — kettles, knife blocks, plug sockets, spice racks, kitchen-roll holders — are being hidden in compartments that disappear into the cabinetry at the touch of a button. These gadgets used to be seen only in designer kitchens, but are now included in less expensive ones too. For example, Ikea has a spice rack (£200), knife block (£200) and row of three power sockets (£170) in its Intensitet range that pop up from a space below a worktop. Magnet Kitchens has a
