YOUR NEW KITCHEN
DO SOME RESEARCH:
You can get help and ideas from magazines and the internet of course, but you can also get first-hand information from having a good look at other kitchens in friends' and relatives' houses.
Visit Open Houses. Jot the ideas down.
THE BIG DECISIONS:
Is to be a kitchen/dining area? Island bench? Table and chairs? Serving bench?
Key materials and colours you would like for:
Benchtops?
Cupboards?
Cupboard Bases (kicks)?
Splashbacks?
What is your approximate budget?
How much space do you have? Sketch plan with approx dimensions:
Kitchens are often the hub of a busy household – do you want space or places for activities other than cooking?
How do you intend to store foods and your kitchenware
Pantry – Floor to ceiling? Walk-in? Corner? Pull-out unit?
Drawers – Numbers? Sizes? Style? Inclusions?
Locations and numbers of power points?
Existing lighting or new?
Will you alter or install windows?
What is the flooring to be?
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YOUR APPLIANCES
Note that some appliances may be subject to specific regulations regarding their installation.
Will you be using existing or new appliances?
Fridge/Freezer
Size? Opening direction? Finish? Will it need plumbing for ice-makers?
Oven/Hotplates
Upright stove/oven – Width?
Wall oven/under-bench oven? – Size? Gas/Electric?
Cooktop
Gas/Electric/Conduction? Number of plates/burners? Wok burner? Other?
Microwave Oven
Bench-top? Built-in?
Rangehood
Recirculating? Ducted? Materials?
Dishwasher
Size? Materials? Type?
Width | Height | Depth | Material | |
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Fridge/freezer | ||||
Oven | ||||
Cooktop | ||||
Dishwasher | ||||
Microwave | ||||
Rangehood | ||||
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FITTINGS/ACCESSORIES:
Corner cupboard units
We recommend XXXX proucts
Sink
Number of tubs? Style –
Taps
Enormous range available we recommend XXXXX products.
Handles
Enormous range available
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