1. Give it time! If you’ve just moved into your new home and don’t like the kitchen, live with it for a few months at least before you get a new kitchen. That way you can get a feel for where you want all the appliances and units to go.
2. Shop around! Get at least three quotes from well-known, reliable kitchen companies, preferably from a personal recommendation. You want to make sure you get the best price, without skimping on quality or reliability.
3. Don’t rush into it! Take your time to plan the kitchen and don’t be swayed too much by what the experts say to you, after all, it is you that will be using the kitchen, not them! Having said that, be open to their ideas and suggestions as they might have thought of something that you haven’t.
4. Be prepared! There will be lots of mess and it may, and possibly will, take longer than they estimate. Set up a small kitchen area in a different room if possible, with the kettle, toaster and microwave, as well as basic cutlery and crockery so you can still get something to eat and drink while the work is going on.
5. Go for quality! If you are doing your kitchen up to sell your house, then you don’t need to spend lots on high quality items. However, if you are doing it up to enjoy and use for many years, then pay as much as you can afford. You want good quality fittings, appliances and other electrical items that will last and be enjoyable to use.
*Featured image is from the beautiful Cairn Beck Development by Reiver Homes.