We had posed a question to you Houzzers, where we asked for your “must-haves/cool ideas” for a new custom home. Today we’ll be looking at all of the features you suggested for the kitchen; some are time-proven standbys, and some are on the cutting edge. Themes include having a place for everything and everything in its place (hiding clutter, from sponges to electric outlets), maximising cabinet storage and including elements that make kitchen activities easier. Here are your ideas. If you think of any that are not listed here, please chime in and put them in the Comments section.

Pot filler. This handy faucet means no more having to schlep a heavy pasta pot full of water from the sink to the stovetop.

Walk-in pantry. A good spot to store food, appliances, cookbooks, seldom-used platters and fancy china has always been handy to have.

Hidden sponge storage in front of the sink. Sponges are unsightly; why clutter up sink-side space with them? This use of the often wasted space in front of the sink is very clever.

Built-in dishtowel hamper. Sponges aren't the only items you don't want to look at. Today's sleek kitchens have dedicated spots for dishtowels, both dirty and clean.

All kinds of appliances. Double ovens, warming drawers, convection ovens and wine refrigerators are on Houzzers’ wish lists. Creating a wall for these hardworking units is a contemporary and convenient way to arrange the kitchen.
 

Advanced waterworks. Houzz designer suggestions included a second sink in the kitchen as well as a hot faucet at the main sink. This kitchen has both.

Two dishwashers. Sinks were not the only elements you wanted to see two of; Houzzers with two dishwashers could not say enough good things about them. They even take clean dishes straight from dishwasher to table, a luxury that you have when you don't need to empty the dishwasher in order to refill it with dirty dishes.

Hidden outlets. The island in the previous image has a well-placed kitchen outlet. Houzzers are tired of the required outlets breaking up their beautiful backsplashes, and who can blame them? Under-cabinet outlets are one smart solution. This system helps hide the outlets in such a smart way; the core of outlets pushes down into the counter, leaving only a pull tab visible on the surface.

Hidden knife storage. These boxes pop up from the counter. Similar systems exist for storing other items, like herbs and even iPod devices.