Kitchen
Linear hobsLinear hobs, where the burners are set in a line rather than in a square shape, have a number of benefits over the more traditional-shaped hobs. ‘If you have limited space on an island, a linear hob may be more beneficial, as it has a depth of approximately 33cm, compared with a standard hob’s depth of around 50cm,’ explains Conrad. Pros The neat, horizontal arrangement of rings means pots and pans are not sitting in front and behind one another. ‘This eliminates the need to reach over hot pans to get to the furthest cooking zones, making burns less likely,’ explains Hayley. ‘It can also make controlling the hob a lot easier, as the knobs or buttons are usually directly beneath the corresponding cooking zones.’ Cons The disadvantage of linear hobs is that they are the same width as a hob with five cooking zones, around 91.2cm, but can only facilitate four cooking zones. Plus, a linear hob can be tricky to integrate into your kitchen design. If you have a standard built-under 60cm oven, for example, a corresponding 60cm hob will look neater than a longer hob. ‘You will need to check the space you have before buying,’ advises Steve, ‘as linear hobs require a customised cut...
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