The first consideration to make before delving into your kitchen plans, is how and when you will be using your space. In many households, kitchens are no longer solely used for cooking and food preparation, with the room becoming the social hub of the home- where the family gather to relax, socialise, dine and entertain.
If you form a list of ways your kitchen is used at the present, and ways you would like to use the space after the upcoming renovation, this can help you to form a clear idea of what your kitchen design needs to complement your everyday life perfectly.
After deciding how you want to use your kitchen, it will be clearer which designer features could be introduced to improve the functionality and the aesthetic of your space.
From clever storage solutions solutions to store away kitchen essentials, to a feature island with integrated seating for family dining, to an impressive wine cooler or American fridge freezer- writing down your feature requirements in terms of priority will help us to understand what you’re looking for from your dream kitchen.
The choice of door, worksurface, appliances and finer details can all effect the price of your kitchen renovation. It’s important to enter the design process with a figure in mind that you’d like to stick to, as this will help our consultants to make considered suggestions that equally suit your budget, style and functional requirements.
As it becomes clear the demands you will be placing on your new kitchen, it’s time to consider the finer details you would like to incorporate into your design. From a practical perspective, you need to consider the appliances, worksurfaces, storage solutions, sink and tap- both in terms of appearance and functionality.
You may already have a look and style in mind for your space, but it would be a great idea to collect inspiration from magazines, websites, brochures and social media, so that you can present these to us at the design stage.
There are many factors to account for when deciding on the best kitchen layout for the dimensions you have. It’s a decision that needs careful consideration, as the perfect layout will help to maximise and complement your space, whilst making time in your kitchen enjoyable.
We will be able to talk you through the options for your individual space, but if you’d like to help to process along, it could be helpful to sketch how you see the layout working, taking into account the features and appliances you’d like the design to include.
Lighting is no longer just a kitchen accessory, it’s a necessity, offering benefits for both the practicality and aesthetic appeal of your kitchen design.
To plan lighting effectively, you will need to consider the times you use your kitchen the most, the areas you will need the best visibility- such as food preparation areas and in dark cupboards- and whether you want to use a combination of functional, task lighting and mood/ambience lighting.
Here at Round Oak Interiors, we pride ourselves in going the extra mile for our customers, not only with our service, but also with the individual touches that will set your kitchen apart from the rest. We offer a service whereby you can personalise your kitchen, whether that be the style of your cornice and trims, or personalised engraving on your drawers. You can be assured that your kitchen will be unique.
