A WIRRAL schoolboy has won a nationwide competition to design a child-inspired kitchen.

Seven-year-old Max Peacock will see his design built by Benchmarx Kitchens' team.

He will also be paid in fun days out to enjoy with his family.

His imaginative design joined a shortlist of just 11 selected by the Benchmarx Kitchens' design panel from over 550 applications received in response to the role.

The final 11 were then included on the company’s website, with voting finally thrown open for the public to choose their winner.

Max's kitchen included a hot chocolate machine, fridge with ice cream tap and a food delivery zip line – every foodies dream.

Judges also particularly loved the soft play area, accessed only by a secret tunnel and the chair elevator to his bedroom.

Max said: "I am so excited to have won and can't wait to see what my design looks like when it is built and I can walk around it to see how it all works.

"I think my favourite part will be the tunnel to my own play area, which would be wonderful to have at home too."

Bella Glenn, part of Benchmarx Kitchen's design team and Kid-chen panel, said: "We were astounded at both the number of entries and the high-standard of designs we received.

"It was clear that a lot of thought had gone into the drawings, along with fantastic creative flair.

"It was really difficult to shortlist the hundreds of applications down to only 11, so I'm glad everyone had the chance to get involved in selecting the final winner.

"It is no surprise that Max's design had wide appeal with voters.

"He demonstrated consideration for how a kitchen could enhance family life, as well bringing in elements of originality.

"Max's design was a firm favourite amongst the panel and ticked both of these boxes – I'm looking forward to seeing a zip wire that delivers the food when we build the kitchen for real!”

As the 'Kid-chen Designer' in charge, Max will play a key role in selecting the materials from the Benchmarx Kitchens Birkenhead branch to help create the finished article.