Here are some top tips for kitchens from leading kitchen designersSeparate the Oven and Hob - With ovens mounted in tall units at waist / chest height, you can more easily see the controls and how the food is cooking. Wall ovens also make it easier to put food in and out of the oven with less bending, stretching and straining. Energy Efficient - Saves you money while you use them and makes house easier to sell. All appliances have energy ratings, and even those you will leave behind are more attractive with higher efficiency ratings.LED lighting - Not only is it energy efficient, they do not get hot like conventional bulbs, and the kitchen can get hot enough with the hob and oven. Even the fridge gives out heat as it cools your food. Six GU10 LED bulbs use less energy than one conventional halogen bulb. In 2010 fifty four per cent of kitchen designers* choose low energy lighting in their designs. Prices are coming down too.Pull out nozzles on kitchen taps - give you flexibility and save water by using it more efficiently.Compartmentalised fridges - store produce in the correct conditions for longer, preserving the goodnessSave water and energy with a dishwasher - Modern dishwashers can use up the three quarters less water than washing up in a bowl and rinsing the dishes.*National Kitchen and Bath Association