Points To Consider When Designing Your Own Dream Kitchen
Reputable kitchen companies will design your kitchen for you
. They have the tools knowledge and experience to do so. It is challenging to design your own but also a great way of putting your own stamp on your kitchen.
There are several stages of creating the design and then fitting the kitchen, which unless you have designed a kitchen yourself you may not know about.
Some design considerations will need to be made for the following points.
Kitchen Units. Styles and main colors modern kitchens are high gloss, but wooden traditional cottage style and many others are available. However it is not just kitchen units that will be the design, it is often a good place to start.
Worktops. Wood, granite or imitation granite are the usual offerings. The price varies enormously. The edge of the worktop may be rounded or square and if you have children rounded worktop edges are the safer choice. Some people decide on cornered edging as it looks so much more contemporary, and with young kids around you will definitely need to think about a temporary safety features on those corners.
Floors. The usual materials are floor tiles, wood, laminate, stone, linoleum. The key considerations here are your budget, durability and cleaning of the flooring. Other types of flooring are cork and bamboo which are gaining popularity. Think about the material and if it will be cold or warm to walk on, how easy it is to clean. Lighter colored tiling can be mopped but it is easy to see stripes where the mop has been on drying.
Appliances. Another key feature of your kitchen. When it comes to appliances important points are of course the aesthetics, but more so in my opinion is the user interfaces, functionality, and energy efficiency rating.
Walls . walls may be tiled and or papered, or splash backs in glass, steel or plastic are very popular. They are easy to clean as they simply wipe down, and are durable. There are so many tile styles to choose from if you opt for tiled walls. The wall covering can make a huge difference to the look of the kitchen when complete.
Handles. Handle styling can make a major difference to the overall look and feel of your kitchen. Some units incorporate handles which are hidden and hence a handleless kitchen with clean lines. Other handles are rounded, knobs, bars; there are thousands to choose from. You may find it more difficult to choose that you imagine due to the extensive choices.
Sinks and Taps. The choice here again is huge. Sinks can now be produced in granite and are multifunctional. Filter taps will filter your water as the tap runs. Some sinks come with environmentally friendly waste disposal units. Good quality sinks and taps are costly and some come with a lifetime guarantee.
Electrical. This is a safety notice. Even if you plan to design and fit your own kitchen you will need an electrician. In the UK electricians used in household kitchens must be Part P registered.
The electrician will install the lights and sockets, and wire in the appliances. Lighting is a very important as it will create ambiance for when you are entertaining but must be bright so that you can see what you are doing on dark winter nights. Plinth lighting is very popular as are light bars and under shelf lighting.
Some kitchen companies will include free appliances or free kitchen fitting so shop around. Its useful to look on the internet.
Use the internet to seek kitchen installers in your area but also look for reviews, social bookmarking and social networking sites. Good companies will have a good reputation so it is worth so much to ask around for recommendations.
by: Ben Whitlow
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