Kitchen guide

Plan the room that works hardest in your home.

Use layout, storage, finish and lighting decisions to build a more useful kitchen brief.Explore this page

Four decisions to resolve early

Review each topic before discussing its trade-offs against the floor plan with your designer.

Position preparation, cooking, cleaning and storage around comfortable movement.

Plan daily-use, bulk, appliance and utility storage around who uses the kitchen.

Compare surface character, maintenance expectations and how finishes meet at edges.

Coordinate task lighting, electrical points, plumbing and appliance requirements before execution.