Top tips for a kitchen refit
Kitchen refits can be expensive and vary quite widely depending on how much of your design is bespoke, as well as how large your kitchen is. However, in our experience it is always better to pay for quality in such an integral part of your home than to try to save a bit of money here or there only to regret it later.
We believe that it’s sensible to buy the best kitchen units you can afford, ones that are made from sturdy materials and that will stand the test of time. It seems that the experts at Which? agree, with the organisation’s guide to fitting a new kitchen highlighting the false economy of buying cheap work surfaces and cabinets.
It pointed out that kitchens that come flat-packed are typically much less robust than those that arrive pre-assembled. Of course, your other option is to invest in fully bespoke cabinets and work surfaces, made to fit your home.
Our experienced craftsmen will be able to advise you on the best option for your home and budget, as well as expertly installing your new kitchen units and appliances once they arrive.
When you’re shopping for a new kitchen, there are a few things to bear in mind, as Which? pointed out.
Always check exactly what is included in any kitchen deal you spot – make sure you know what you’re getting (and what you’re not getting) so that you can accurately compare the options available to you.
Shop around – it sounds simple but it can be easy to fall in love with a particular kitchen design when you start looking. Shop around to make sure you have found not only a fair price, but also the right kind of kitchen for your needs. Get some help from our experts if you’re not sure how best to design your space.
Don’t rush to make a purchase – there will always be offers out there, designed to grab your attention and encourage you to make a hasty decision. However, it really does pay to take your time, do your research and only buy your kitchen units when you’re ready. If nothing else, this means you won’t need to find space to store them until your kitchen fitters in Bournemouth are able to do their work.
It’s also important to remember that the company you purchase your kitchen from doesn’t have to be the one to install it – and if you’re having other work done to your property, it will likely make sense for your existing team of builders to fit your new kitchen while they are there – assuming that, like our team, they have the skills to do so.
An article for the Evening Standard even recommended working with a local joiner if you have a specific vision of how you want your kitchen to look, as this will allow you to get a design to your tastes and bespoke to your home.
Another top piece of advice from the newspaper is to think carefully about your kitchen lighting to ensure you have both overhead lighting and effective task lighting incorporated in the design.
If you’d like some guidance with your kitchen redesign project, or are looking for an experienced and reliable team to carry out your kitchen refit then look no further. We would be happy to assist you however you need, so please contact us for more information about our services and to receive a no-obligation quote.
