Planning a new kitchen is both exciting and daunting in equal measures, so before you start it’s vital you get the key ingredients in hand. Kitchen design is perhaps viewed as one of the most important elements of modern homes these days. The kitchen has shifted away from being seen as a purely functional space and is now considered by most as being the heart of the home, where we socialise, spend time as a family, work in and eat in — all alongside preparing and cooking food. For some households, the kitchen also has to play the role of a utility room, providing space for extra appliances.
What all these extra roles mean is that kitchen design now not only has to focus on function, but also on aesthetics — it has become a truly multi-tasking space. There are some key considerations that it’s important to be aware of to get the most from the process. These may be elements you’ve never considered if you’ve not undertaken a kitchen renovation before. In this guide, we’ll focus on the planning process — that is, what you need to consider while planning your space (whether you’re working with a kitchen