Advice on designing or remodelling your Kitchen

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New Kitchen Planning Guide

We've made a list of questions for you to ask yourself, before we get started…

  • What DON’T you like about your space?
  • Create a "wish list" for your new project, and then number the items in order of importance.
  • What items (ie: cabinetry, countertops, flooring) do you want to invest the most money into?
  • If necessary, what items can you compromise on?
  • How much are you willing to invest? Setting a budget beforehand will make the process easier and the outcome more favorable.
  • What style do you favor? Save pictures you like from magazines.
  • Are you remodeling other rooms in addition to the kitchen? Which rooms?
  • Are there time constraints for the work? If the project absolutely has to be finished by a certain date, please let us know, so that we can help you meet the deadline!
  • If you plan on making big changes to your home, what functions or activities do you want to plan for in this space? (ie: adding a fireplace, desk area or adding a table instead of the current breakfast bar).
  • How will your family change over the next few years? Will you become "empty nesters," or new parents?
  • Do you plan on selling your home in the next couple of years or do you plan on retiring in it?
  • Do you plan on doing any of the work yourself?
  • Do you do a lot of entertaining? If you do, we can design additional appliances, storage options for added dinnerware, and enough space for your guests to gather.
  • Are there major structural changes to consider, such as moving a wall or window?
  • Contact kitchen manufacturer as early in construction process as possible. Moving a window or door could improve the layout of your kitchen greatly. Window height in kitchen is very important – many houses are built with the window too low – thus causing a problem with worktop height in the kitchen. If you contact us early in the building process this can be avoided.
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