There isn’t any other way of putting it: the kitchen is the heart of every home. It’s the place where you go for your morning coffee, prepare dinner and catch up with family and friends. The kitchen is the hub, so it’s important to consider everything you can when choosing your new kitchen, especially the finer details.
Worktop space is your best friend
When planning your dream kitchen, the priority is to utilise every inch of space available, with an added focus on worktops and counter space. It’s easy to underestimate exactly how much worktop space you’ll need and want, but consider the following to see exactly how you might use your worktops.
- Prepping meals
- Displaying gadgets and appliances
- Storing your washing up
- Working from home
- Eating your meals
- Hanging out with your favourite people
Get to know the different storage solutions
Maximise your storage and get to know the different solutions that you can add to your handmade kitchen. Designing a kitchen is a fun and creative task, so whatever you have in your kitchen, make a plan for it by allocating a space.
How about adding a spice rack to the back of a cupboard door? You could implement a larder at the end of your kitchen run and have drawers installed into your kitchen island to give your bulkier items an easy-access home. Our designers will be able to design a storage space for everything, even cleverly organising your under-sink storage.
Keep the space clean and tidy
Something in the kitchen design that is often overlooked is deciding where the bins will go. It may not be the most glamorous part of the planning process, but it remains an important part as waste is unavoidable. Factor in where your recycling, general and food bins will be positioned. Integrated bins that pull out from under your food prep station are a great idea. You could even have your freestanding bin hidden out of sight in a bespoke cabinet or a dedicated space at the end of your island.
We will work with you to design this kitchen necessity into the layout and provide you with a convenient spot for your waste.
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Lighting plays an essential role
Lighting in the kitchen plays an essential role as it has a functional use as well as an effect on the aesthetics. Consider concealed spotlights beneath your wall cabinets to make prepping food easier. Statement lights above your kitchen island are a must, control them on a dimmer so you can create different moods and plinth lights are a great choice to illuminate your kitchen walkways after dark. You could even add a lamp to your kitchen worktop as another way to change the ambience.
Whatever lighting you decide, consider each option and how they will add to the function and atmosphere of your kitchen so that your space serves every purpose possible.
Putting your power in the correct places
When it comes to the planning stage of the kitchen you want to think about how you’ll use the space. Things to consider are your workflow, your prep area, your coffee/tea-making station and whether you need to use the island as a work-from-home space – this will help you determine your plumbing and power supplies are in the right place.
From deciding whether you’ll have an integrated microwave or need to add a countertop plug to picking a place for your toaster to sit, the more you can envisage now the better prepared you’ll be for each of these decisions down the line.
Expert company to design and install
Renovating a kitchen is a massive project and a huge investment so you want to bring on an expert design and installation team.
At Planet Furniture we have more than 20 years in the business, we have a great understanding of our client’s needs from the very beginning to the very end, of a range of small and large scale home interior projects. We pride ourselves on being truly bespoke, with all our furniture being handmade and painted in our own Hertfordshire workshop.
When you choose us, you choose to be looked after from start to finish; from the initial design through to the manufacturing of bespoke cabinetry and the sourcing of the very best finishes, appliances and hardware that suit your style. And finally, the installation and hand-painting by our very own professional team.
Stick to your budget
A home renovation can make you go over budget so never start a kitchen project without having a plan in mind and a carefully considered budget. In the budget, furniture, installation and contents need to be accounted for.
Have fun with a timeless design
Shaker-style kitchens celebrate factors of elegance, chic and practicality. Simplicity and tradition, combing craftsmanship, functionality and sustainability is what you find in a bespoke kitchen. We know that the latest kitchen trends are tempting, but if you choose a subtle colour scheme, brass hardware and classic choices, then you can always find ways to add fun.
Are you planning your dream kitchen? We would love to work with you on your project – contact us today so we can turn your ideas into reality.
