Things to consider when planning your kitchen
The following checklist should provide a good starting point when meeting with your kitchen designer. This will also help to make sure that nothing important is left out when discussing your requirements.
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Kitchen Cabinetry Options
Style of Kitchen (Modern, Traditional, Shaker)
Handles, Knobs, or No Handles
Glass Display Cabinets or Open Shelves
Deep Drawer for Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Food
Tall Cabinets (Larders, Broom Cupboard)
Waste bin, Food Containers, Spices, Wine Rack
Corner Options (Carousels, Pull-outs, Shelves)
Baking Racks and Sheets
Stove or Double Oven and Cooktop
Breakfast Bar (Island or Peninsula)
Feature Pantry/Breakfast Pantry
Countertop Backsplash
Countertop Type (Laminate, Quartz, Granite, Corian)
Thickness of Worktop (20mm, 30mm, 40mm, etc.)
Mixing Finishes (wood island or breakfast bar)
Backsplash (Matching worktop, Glass, Tile)
Countertop or Backsplash Finish (Satin, Matte, Gloss)?
Sinks or Faucets
Consider Size, Finish, and Number of Bowls
Sink (Under-mount, Drop In, Skirted Front)
Faucet (Single Handle, Touch Control, Glass Washer, Soap Dispenser)
Appliances
Oven (How many, Size, Type?)
Cooktop (Gas, Electric)
Combi Microwave, OTR
Steam Oven, Air fry
Dishwasher
Hood fan Ventilation
Integrated Microwave, OTR
Feature Wall Mounted
Island (Hanging, Venting Hob)
Dishwasher (24in or 18in)
Built in Coffee Machine
Warming Drawer
Wine Cooler
Refrigeration
Integrated Fridge/Freezer
Standard Fridge/Freezer
Separate Fridge and Freezer
Laundry
Miscellaneous
Lights (Under Cabinet Lights, Pendants, Pot Lights)
Flooring (Tiles, Vinyl, Wood)
Color Schemes
Heating (Radiators, Under Floor Heating)