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20/06/2012

Top Ideas For Kitchen Layouts

It is often said that there are two rooms that sell a house: the bathroom and the kitchen. It’s easy to see why. Living rooms and bedrooms can usually be changed with a few new bits of furniture and a lick of paint, but a bathroom or kitchen design comes with permanent units that are often expensive to replace. If they are not to your taste, then it can often seem like too much hassle to change them.

But if you’ve been living in a house for a while and have grown tired of your shabby and outdated kitchen cabinets, you’re left with little choice. Rather than seeing a new kitchen as a burden, why not think of it as your chance to completely change the feel and mood of your house?

A Kitchen is more than just any Room

The kitchen is the heartbeat of any home. It’s where so much happens. It’s where the meals are prepared and very often where they are eaten too. A big family kitchen with a dining table is a warm and welcoming place to be. It is the place where the family gets together, sharing food, conversation and laughter.

When planning your new kitchen you need to think first about the purpose of the room. What is the best layout for the kitchen? Is it fine as it is or have you always wished for there to be more preparation space near the cooker?

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Next you need to think about your units and kitchen doors. These are the main visual aspect of any kitchen design and will have the biggest impact. Do you prefer modern contemporary units or timeless classic design? The choice is yours.

Choice of finishes for your Kitchen

Then there is a choice of kitchen worktops. These also have a high visual impact and will bear the brunt of much of the work that happens in the kitchen, so you need them to look good and be strong. Choose between wood, metal and plastic and make sure the style works with the rest of the room.

If you are looking for innovative ways to hide appliances, then look at investing in items which are integrated into your kitchen units. These are designed to match the existing design of your kitchen, allowing a seamless appearance to be created.

They can be used to disguise anything from cookers to dishwashers and give a modern and crisp appearance to the room.

On top of these items you should also look at smaller appliances, such as microwaves and kettles. These are often left on display on your kitchen worktop so make sure they follow a common theme and consider buying products from the same range or in the same colour and style.

How much does a kitchen cost?

With everything from kitchen cupboards to smaller accessories to buy, the cost of a new kitchen can vary widely depending on the size and choice of materials. One thing is for sure, though – it will almost always be money well spent

A new kitchen will reinvigorate any home. It will lift the mood of the house and modernise it. Think about it like you’re not just getting a new kitchen, you’re getting a new living space and one that you can enjoy for years to come.

Whether you need small and compact fridges and appliances to match your small kitchen or want more extravagant items for a larger room, make sure you consider how cupboards will open and where items are placed to ensure you use all your available space to the best of its ability.

For further information contact: www.homebase.co.uk

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