1. WORK OUT A BRIEF
Whether you're after small kitchen ideas or you've got a huge space to work with, getting it right before you begin is incredibly important and that's where a brief comes in handy, it's something physical you can refer back to and keep on track.
2. DECIDE ON A CONCEPT LAYOUT
This important stage looks at various layout options, whether that's small kitchen layout ideas or the opposite, you can then see which works best to fit your brief. If you have an architect or kitchen designer they will do this for you, but if you are doing it yourself you need to measure out the plan of the space where the kitchen will go, including door and window openings.
3. THINK ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
It's important to think about your experience of being in the new kitchen space. Consider how, and who, will use the kitchen on a daily basis and ask some key questions, like will there be two people using it at the same time? If so, make sure there is enough space between units for you both to work.
4. WHAT'S YOUR STYLE?
Style is so personal and even without thinking about what anybody else thinks, it can be hard simply settling on a style you, and only you, are a fan of. If you're just starting to think about style, Simon suggests the following:
5. TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS
'Once you have decided on the layout you need to ensure it is possible to connect to existing drainage positions, which can sometimes be hard to move,' suggests Simon. 'Consider the route for drainage from the sink, dishwasher, and washing machine and make sure they are not positioned too far from the soil and vent pipes or external gulley points.'
6. CHOOSE A MANUFACTURER
Time to pick the kitchen, the fun part! Whether you're after wood kitchen ideas or black kitchen ideas, make sure you pick something you love rather than something you think you should love.
7. TIME TO BUILD
It's finally time to carry out the build and there are a few key things to consider at this point. 'Lead times for kitchen can be as much as 14 weeks, so plan ahead and leave enough time if you want the installation to happen at a specific time,' says Simon.