How to design your kitchen - the essential guide
What makes a kitchen wow? Put super storage, awesome appliances and a host of sexy surfaces in the mix and your kitchen’s credentials will be raised in an instant...
Kitchen planning tips
Top tips on planning your kitchen:
Many companies offer a free planning service. Consider your available space and be really clear about your budget. Make a list of issues that annoy you about your current kitchen and the way it functions. This will help identify your needs. Think about the amount of storage, type of cooker, the size of your sink etc.
Think how you use your kitchen – do you use it socially, do you relax in there or is it a pure cooking environment? This can help define the design you need. Take measurements, and mark out where various points are, such as the sink and electrical sockets. Fridges and freezers are moveable, but appliances that require a water supply can be trickier to place. Put together a mood board of pictures from magazines of colours, styles and textures. This will help designers understand what syle of kitchen you are looking for. Take a look at our top
kitchen planning tips from designers.
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