Smart storage is a vital consideration when planning a new kitchen, according to celebrity chef Curtis Stone. A dream kitchen is one thats designed for the way you live, he says. The best advice Id give anyone looking to remodel their kitchen is to think about how they will use it, and to choose the right storage features to suit their lifestyle.Paul Radoy, manager of design services for Merillat cabinetry, adds Everyone uses the kitchen to prepare food but many homeowners also use their kitchens for entertaining, crafting or just spending time with their families. Each of these activities requires various storage options.Smart choices include a double or even a triple sink, which makes preparing fruit and vegetables, as well as the washing up, much easier.Pull-out spice racks next to the oven and hob are also useful for the keen experimental cook. A cutting-board kit that can neatly store knives within a drawer and a pull out rubbish bin underneath a convenient worktop are also ideal.Other options include a utensil-hanging system, a pull-down cookbook holder and a kitchen island, to provide extra food preparation and storage space.