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The dream British kitchen features a minimalist design, smart tech (including a TV to watch while washing-up) and plenty of natural light, a new survey has found.

B&Q asked 2,000 of the nation's homeowners to share details of their ultimate kitchen renovation. Freestanding islands, pull-out cabinets, a double sink, under-cabinet lighting and a view of the countryside while washing-up were the top must-haves.

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Smart tech to make chores easier was also high on the list, plus little luxuries like a sleek 'hide and slide' oven, fancy coffee machine, wine fridge, heated flooring and an instant boiling water tap. Granite workshops were a must for most, along with a minimalist design.

On the flip side, 49% of respondents said they were less worried about big money buys, and simply wanted more natural light. White walls, stylish floor tiles and plenty of space were also musts.

THE TOP 30 THINGS ON BRITS' DREAM KITCHEN WISHLISTS

A freestanding island
Pull out cabinets
A double sink
Under-cabinet lighting
View of the countryside out of the 'washing up window'
Smart dishwasher
Smart washing machine
Built-in fridge
Patio doors opening out onto the back garden
Breakfast bar
Heated flooring
Tap that dispenses boiling water instantly
Granite worktops
Sleek 'slide and hide' oven
Fancy coffee machine
Flat screen TV on the wall
Wine fridge
Smart oven
Smart washing machine
Plate-warming drawer
Chunky taps
Marble countertop
Skylight
Waste disposal unit in the sink
Aga cooker
A pop-up cooker hood
Pendant lighting
A cookbook shelf
Touch-activated taps
Built in speakers

While two-thirds of those surveyed know how they want their dream kitchen to look – and say their current design makes them feel "sad" – one in four said they haven't updated their kitchens for a decade or more.

Mike Lavers, Category Manager for Kitchens at B&Q, says renovation hesitations are often down to unfounded beliefs about cost.

"The kitchen is the heart of the home for millions so it makes sense that there is a strong desire to make it the dream space," he says.

"However, we've found people are overestimating the cost and don't realise it is more affordable than they think – especially with everyday low prices."

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