Helpful Advice For getting the kitchen of your dreams
Choose your appliances
Although they are the last things to be installed they should be the first things you choose. Why?
Think about your ideal kitchen layout
When you can put your hand on exactly what you need, when you need it then working in your new kitchen will be a breeze. Planning is essential to developing an Intelligent Kitchen.
Thinking about how your new kitchen can be designed to suit your lifestyle gives us the designer a starting point to work from and advise you.
The kitchen is the heart of the home where food is prepared, children nurtured, comfort sought and guests entertained, lifestyle is the key to planning a kitchen that works for you. Your lifestyle, now and what it will be in the foreseeable future influences your kitchen design.
Things to consider…
Save yourself time and energy:
Set a budget
With kitchens ranging from $4,000 to $40,000 plus we can create something to suit your unique needs. However, before we design and quote on your new kitchen, you will need to decide realistically and honestly how much you are willing to spend. The cost of your appliances needs to be factored into your budget.
Do your research
Although they are the last things to be installed they should be the first things you choose. Why?
- Because these make your kitchen work. Only you know how you like to cook, what sort of refrigerator you need, how much frozen food you need to keep handy, what sort of dishwasher you prefer, the microwave you need, etc.
- It helps your kitchen designer allocate the right spaces for your appliances.
- It helps both you and your kitchen manufacturer with budgeting.
Think about your ideal kitchen layout
When you can put your hand on exactly what you need, when you need it then working in your new kitchen will be a breeze. Planning is essential to developing an Intelligent Kitchen.
Thinking about how your new kitchen can be designed to suit your lifestyle gives us the designer a starting point to work from and advise you.
The kitchen is the heart of the home where food is prepared, children nurtured, comfort sought and guests entertained, lifestyle is the key to planning a kitchen that works for you. Your lifestyle, now and what it will be in the foreseeable future influences your kitchen design.
Things to consider…
- Where will the sink go?
- Most people have it under a window so that they do not have to look at a blank wall whilst working. Also, it is often the best place for plumbing. However, you might want your sink on an island.
- Where do you want your hob?Think about the extraction of cooking fumes. This often necessitates an outside wall for the exhaust port. If you have your hob on an island you will have to think about a special island canopy and whether or not you can run the exhaust through the ceiling.
- How much storage do you need?Think about the gadgets: the coffee maker, the wok, big pots, bowls, trays, etc, etc. They all have to be stored somewhere. Think about how much food you really need to store. Do you eat mostly convenience foods? (Big fridge/freezer). Do you stock up for that disaster? (Big pantry).
Save yourself time and energy:
- Keep distances short to save you time and reduce fatigue.
- Get the ergonomics right. - Which equipment do you use the most? Frequently used items should be stored at waist level to reduce the likelihood strains and improve workflow. We can advise you on the best ergonomic worktop height.
- Take advantage of space saving fittings - With easy access storage from our impressive Hettich range of sliding larders, full extension drawers, divided drawers and pull out units. Your back, legs and neck will thank you
Set a budget
With kitchens ranging from $4,000 to $40,000 plus we can create something to suit your unique needs. However, before we design and quote on your new kitchen, you will need to decide realistically and honestly how much you are willing to spend. The cost of your appliances needs to be factored into your budget.
Do your research
- Read the testimonials on our site from happy clients who love their new kitchen.
- Hettich have a great brochure available from our showroom.
- Contact people who have bought a kitchen recently and talk to them about their experience.
- Read magazines; acquaint yourself with styles, colours and importantly, terminology. Learning the correct terminology will help you discuss your kitchen with our designer.
