Planning a New Kitchen

KW Solutions • 7 June 2024

Buying a new kitchen can be a daunting process. There are so many things to consider that it’s easy to lose your way. It’s vital that you take the time to consider what it is you really want.

The new room will only turn into your dream kitchen if it works well, which means planning. We have put together this simple 3 step plan to guide you through the process.

Make a list of likes and dislikes

Be prepared Before you decide anything it’s best to make a list of what you like and dislike about your present kitchen. Look closely at the room to see what works and what doesn’t. Then ask yourself the following questions to help you visualise how you intend to use the space:

Who is going to be using the kitchen on a daily basis?Do you cook every day?

Do you want a dining table/area or breakfast bar?

Do you entertain often? What other tasks will be undertaken in the room?

Will it be used for entertaining, laundry, homework or relaxing?

Once you’ve established what you want, for example, a room with an eating area for the children and plenty of workspace, then you can look at how you might achieve that perfect space.

The factory Outlet can show you this space in 3D computer images so you can visualise it better.

Plan the layout

Now you have decided exactly what you want from your kitchen, you can use that information to get down to the nitty-gritty of where you’ll put everything.

The Factory Outlet with the aid of computer aided 3D drawings will help you to plan your layout. Of course, the way you plan yours will be influenced by the shape of your room, but don’t be afraid to experiment with a variety of arrangements until you find the one that works best for you. An important element of the kitchen layout is to ensure it works ergonomically.

An example of this is the working triangle idea, looks at how we use kitchens and suggests schemes that place items we use most in areas close to where they are needed. If thought about at this early stage, it can save you lots of time when you come to use your kitchen.

Remember to check whether you have appliances that need to be sited on an outside wall. Some tumble dryers, extractors and range cookers need to be vented externally and if you don’t have them against an outside wall, you could end up with ugly ducting.

Choose your style

Clever planning and an ergonomic layout are essential to how a kitchen works, but it’s how it looks that will produce the ‘wow’ factor.

Call into The Factory Outlet Showroom and we can show you the latest styles to choose from. We stock the largest range of Kitchens at affordable prices and what’s more we will fit them for you too.

So what are you waiting for your new kitchen is only 3 easy steps away!

Call us now @ 01 457 9229

FOR FREE MEASUREMENTS & DESIGN

< Older Post Newer Post >

A bathroom with a toilet , sink , and shower.

Planning a New Bathroom

by KW Solutions • 7 June 2024

The initial stages of planning should be done by you, the client. You’ve decided that you want to upgrade your bathroom or wetroom and now you need to start thinking about what you really want. It starts by taking a long hard look at your bathroom. Factors to be considered will include: How long do you plan to stay in your property? An important consideration when deciding on installing a new bathroom is whether you plan to stay in your property for a long time, or whether you think you might move on in a couple of years. If you are going to be living in your property for a number of years, then you may wish to spend more time and money on your new bathroom. You may consider splashing out and getting a wetroom or spending more money on the bathroom fittings. If you are looking to sell your property in the near future, then you might not need to be so choosy about the fittings; you can go for a style that is more functional and will appeal to people who may be looking to buy the property. Is the bathroom for your own home or a rental property? Obviously, if the bathroom is going to be in a rental property, then you will need to look for more hard wearing fittings that are cheaper to replace or repair than some of the designer furniture. We call this type of fitting “contract”. What is your budget? Luckily, these days there are many different designs and styles available on the market which accommodate every budget. Before you start anything, you need to be sure of what you have available to spend. Work out your style. What do you like and dislike? You need to do some soul searching to work out what your style is. How can you tell? The best way is to get pictures of bathrooms or wetrooms that you like the look of. Remember, this will be a bit of a project for you and so you need to put some time in now so that ideas start to form. Once you have a rough idea of what you like, then you can show us your ideas and we will help to make sense of them and make suggestions for you. Armed with this crucial information, you will then need to call us! We will organise a FREE visit so that you can discuss your ideas with our senior fitter. During our visit, we will start to help you plan your new bathroom by spending some time with you finding out what you really want and what is important to you. After you have decided on what’s important to you in your bathroom design its time to move into the next phase of designing a bathroom that’s perfect for you. Call us now @ 01 457 9229 FOR FREE MEASUREMENTS & DESIGN