- Visit Kitchen stores and showrooms to get some ideas and a vision for what is available and what you would like to include in your new kitchen. This is a good way to figure out your need vs. wants and what you can afford.
- Think about the layout. If a designer would be required /preferable, we have our own designer we work with. The classic work triangle is the arrangement of the refrigerator, sink and stove in a triangular pattern (since these are the three objects use the most). Many times, this is a proven setup due to that it creates a flow when working in the kitchen and saves unnecessary steps.
- Decide your budget. It is also good to prepare for the unexpected. After establishing a basic initial budget, it is good to add another 10 to 15 percent for any unplanned surprises and expenses.
- Decide your style. Modern, Transitional or Traditional.
- If you like Modern, go for clean lines, edges and angles to create a slick and clean aesthetic look. Use stainless steel, clean countertops with no appliances on top and streamlined cabinets.
- With a Transitional style, you combine a modern look with a traditional look with more curves, appliances and other ornaments on the countertops. Whatever things you enjoy making the kitchen feel like a true home.
- Traditional style uses less straight and more curved lines. Timber is often the preferred material for the cabinets and other areas where it is possible.
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- The kitchen is such a highly trafficked area which is used frequently and therefore we recommend our customers to use high-quality functional items. This will prolong the freshness, durability and the use of the kitchen. It will also benefit in a potential resale value if the house was to be sold in the future.
- When the kitchen area is big enough, an island, a wheeled cart or an extra a good option. This provides extra storage and work space. A wheeled cart can also be put away in storage when not in use. For convenience and ease of traffic between any counters and islands without the family disrupting each other, it is preferable to have a distance of at least 105cm.
- Counter tops, such as marble, quartz and granite all look great and enhance the look of your home, as well as increase the property value.
- When choosing your counter top, remember that any natural stone needs to be sealed yearly (due to its porous material) to enhance it for everyday use. Granite and marble are both natural stones. Any pattern and colour will be different on each material used and therefore there will not be two kitchens having the exact same looking stone.
- If another material is desired; in contrast to natural stone that needs to be sealed, Quartz is an excellent option. The Quartz is a hard engineered porous-free stone that come with qualities like stain and scratch resistance. It is also less prone to chipping compared to natural stone due to its hardness.
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