The kitchen is the heart of any home, meals are made here, catch ups are held here, not to mention parties are hosted here! Having a new kitchen can be a great treat for a family, especially if it’s been looking a little drab and out of date lately. Here’s how to design your kitchen and make it a wonderful place for the whole family to enjoy once again:
Work Out Your Needs
Before you even start to rip out those old cupboards and order your new fridge freezer, you need to work out exactly what it is you need. Work out what you want included in your kitchen, what you already have in your kitchen, and what would actually work best for you and the family.
You should have a vision in your mind of your perfect kitchen. Make a list of the things it includes! This way you’ll have a good idea to show any kitchen fitters you employ the help of.
Also look for pictures in catalogues and on the internet of any kitchen that takes your fancy.
Obviously the best way to plan your kitchen is for it to be functional. There’s no point in having different bits and bobs installed if you aren’t going to use them!
The person designing your kitchen should ask you tons of questions about the way you live and use your kitchen anyway, so you should end up with the perfect design for you.
Consider The Size
The dream kitchen you have in your head may not be able to fit in the space you have for your current kitchen. This means you may have to find a few extra square feet from somewhere, whether that’s getting rid of a few cupboards or remodelling a wall. If there’s no way you can make your room actually bigger, there are ways you can open it up visually.
White walls and countertops open up and brighten a room, while a bigger window can really make your space look larger.
Hiring The Right Professional
If you want the perfect kitchen, there’s no two ways about it…you have to hire the perfect people to work on it! For structural work you need completing, you’ll need to hire a licensed architect or design company. You may also need licensed contractors. These people must really have your trust as not only will they be working in your home around your family for the duration of the renovation, you’ll also be trusting them to work within your budget. Companies like Culshaw Bell can help you with bespoke kitchens.
Your contractors should all have the proper insurance in place so ask to look at their property damage, liability and workers comp insurance. Note down things such as policy numbers, dates in effect, name, address and number of each company that provides the insurance. You can then give them a ring before the work starts on your kitchen to make sure the policies are still in effect. It’s better to be safe than sorry!
