Spring is a time of renewal, and if you are thinking not only about a deep clean of your kitchen but a complete revitalisation of it, you are not alone.
With our expertise, personal touch and end-to-end focus, we can help you realise your dream bespoke luxury kitchen and ensure it suits your exacting needs.
We develop bespoke units, supply the right appliances and help design the ideal showpiece environment for cooking and entertaining, however you use it.
Ultimately, however, our designs will follow your lead and wishes, and with that in mind, here are the four big steps to making the perfect luxury kitchen, and some top tips to make the most of it.
Step One – Set Your Budget And Make A Plan
The exact costs of a new kitchen will vary dramatically, but you should expect to spend up to ten per cent of your property’s value on getting the perfect kitchen. This means that setting your budget and working out what you can get with the money you have to spend on it is essential.
Top Tips For Planning Your Kitchen
- Look at your existing kitchen and note down what you like and do not like about it.
- Create a mood board or otherwise look around kitchen showrooms and social media to figure out what you want and what you need out of your kitchen.
- Set aside an extra 15 per cent of the budget as contingency costs.
Step Two – Design Your Kitchen Layout
The greatest kitchen layouts are designed around economy of motion; you should not have to move too far or too unnaturally to get to everything you need when doing certain kitchen tasks, and there should be enough room to move around comfortably with pans and plates without awkward squeezing or twisting.
The best way to work out the right kitchen for you is to look at the existing space and what can be improved.
Top Tips For Designing Your Kitchen
- Map and measure your kitchen. Make sure to point out where plug sockets, plumbing, windows, doors and radiators are located, as a bespoke design will need to be built around them.
- Prioritise your design around the tasks you most commonly do. What dishes do you tend to cook? Where do your appliances need to be to make it as easy as possible?
- Think not only about how your kitchen looks, but also how you will use it every day.
Step Three – Plan Your Storage System
Your storage system, including cupboards, drawers, larders and cabinets, is a vital part of your kitchen, and where a lot of our design work will focus.
Top Tips For Planning Storage
- Use every bit of your kitchen you can. Double-height larders, pull-out storage and deep drawers are vital.
- Optimise the vertical space in your kitchen using open storage, shelving and hangers for tools such as knives and cooking utensils.
Step Four – Choose Your Appliances And Finishing Flourishes
The final step will be choosing appliances, lighting, ventilation, seating and additional elements which complete your kitchen space.
Top Tips For Finishing Your Kitchen
- Choose bespoke cabinets to make the most of the space you have, which will withstand the test of time and add value to your home.
- Pick the right appliances; you can often find integrated units which will fit the look and feel of your kitchen.
- Think about the lighting you want to use, as this will make a big difference in setting the tone.