Saturday, 3 March 2012

Buying A Bespoke Fitted Kitchen

Every kitchen is different. Some are more spacious than others, some are quirky and unusually shaped, and some are very small. Whatever the size and shape of your room, you want to get kitchen fittings that make the best use of the space you have and suit your house. Because of this, sometimes it is not enough to just buy a ‘standard’ kitchen from a local superstore such as B&Q. Many people now recognise the advantages of buying a bespoke kitchen which, while sometimes being a little more expensive, will fit the particular requirements of your home.

It is best, if you can, to find a small and locally-based kitchen designer to work with. Say you are based in Warwickshire, you can type ‘local Warwickshire bespoke fitted kitchens’ into a search engine online and you will get plenty of results for your area.

Yes, a large chain may be cheaper but they won’t provide you with such a personalised service. What you really want is somebody who will sit down and work with you to create a kitchen that is unique to your house. If you can, get a personal recommendation from a friend or acquaintance living in Warwickshire for bespoke fitted kitchens, so you can be extra sure you are going to get a good service.

It is important, before you start choosing your fittings, to analyse your kitchen space in the greatest possible detail. Measure carefully to see how much space you have to work with, and consider how you can make the best use of this space. Think about what appliances you want, how many power points you will need and where you would like these to go.

Next, sit down with your chosen kitchen supplier and talk it all through. It is important to do this as they will be able to advise you on what will work best within your particular space and budget constraints. There is a huge and confusing range of kitchens out there and there might be many styles that take your fancy. It’s best to decide what will go with the style of your house. If you have a very new house, then perhaps a modern, streamlined kitchen with clean lines will work best.

Next, think about the raw materials you want to use. If you want something with a bit of longevity then it is probably best to lay out a little more cash to get something of a higher quality. Consider it a long-term investment. As a last note, in terms of longevity I would advise that it’s best go for classic styling and colours that won’t look dated in a few years. How many houses have you walked in to with kitchens that positively scream ‘1980s’, for example? You don’t want your house to do the same.

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