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Kitchen Design

If you are unsure which style of kitchen to get, or how to plan your new fitted kitchen then why not look through our gallery of modern Kitchen Designs?

KBBC Kitchens offer exceptional quality. Why not try our free kitchen design service to ensure you have a kitchen design which is suited to your every day needs? Our kitchen designers and customer service team take pride in their work and offer excellent standards of service at all times.

KBBC is based in Hertfordshire and we have fitted our designer kitchens throughout the UK.

You can have a fabulous KBBC kitchen delivered to your door in just 14 days!

Order a free kitchen design brochure today.

Fitted Kitchen Design

Kitchen Design Guide

Kitchens come in all shapes and sizes and it is important that you choose the most efficient kitchen shape.
Kitchen shapes include L-Shaped Kitchens, U-Shaped Kitchens and Galley Kitchens.

Whether you have a large kitchen or a small kitchen, KBBC kitchen designers will help you plan your kitchen design so that you maximise your kitchen storage space. Our free kitchen design service will enable you to ensure that your kitchen design is as efficient as possible.

The aim of a good kitchen design is to make sure that food preparation, cooking area and the kitchen sink are not be too far apart. A good kitchen design will place the fridge between the main entrance and the main cooking area. Placing the fridge in this location provides easy access. Please try and avoid locating the fridge or freezer next to the kitchen hob or oven as this will reduce the efficiency of your kitchen appliances.

The first step to kitchen design is to find out how much floor space is available for you to work with.
In order to do this, you need to take accurate measurements of the length and width of your kitchen, in millimetres. Then on the provided scaled grid paper, draw up the outline of the kitchen area. Also, jot down the position of any objects that may affect the way in which you lay out the kitchen design, e.g. doors, windows, plug points, piping, boilers etc.

New Kitchen Design

In order to help you plan a new kitchen design, we can provide a kitchen design grid and scale templates that you can print off and cut out. You can move kitchen items about and play around until you come with the right kitchen design. Remember to allow a small space in between walls so that everything can fit in comfortably. It is important that you note down the height of any windows and ceilings, sloping ones in particular.
KBBC offer a free kitchen design service so we are happy to help you plan and design your new kitchen.

Kitchen Design Plan

When it comes to making a kitchen design plan, the possibilities are endless. The best way to come up with the perfect kitchen design is to take your time, play around with different ideas and explore! Aesthetics are important, but think about practicality and comfort. Yes, everyone would like to have a kitchen that looks nice, but it would be even better to have a kitchen that is also easy to work around. Do take into consideration, the amount of space you may require around kitchen appliances, in order to perform kitchen tasks comfortably.

Kitchen Design Guide

For kitchen design you must take accurate measurements of your kitchen and take into account where your pipes, gas, electrical supplies are.
Make sure you know the sizes of your kitchen appliances.
Position the kitchen sink and dishwasher close together in order to make the plumbing easier.
Have a drawer unit close to the hob so that you easy access to any utensils.
Read through the instructions of your kitchen appliances before you decide where to place them.
Do not situate your cooker below any windows.
Check which way kitchen doors and drawers open in order for them to open fully.
Any tall units should be placed next to each other; tall units usually go at the end of a line of cupboards.
Position kitchen cupboards so that they are easily accessible.
It is always best to use a qualified tradesman for installation of any gas or electrical objects.
Having an extractor fan requires access to an external wall, unless you wish to recycle.

Once you have come up with a suitable kitchen design, you can start looking at aesthetics. Think about kitchen door handles, drawers, glass units or feature linking units, or any other additional features you might add to give your kitchen that stylish look.
Get kitchen design inspiration from magazines.
Explore different colours and materials which can enhance your kitchen.
Look at finishes for kitchen walls.
Look at types for kitchen flooring.

If you are unsure which style of kitchen to get, or how to plan your new fitted kitchen then why not look through our gallery of modern Kitchen Designs?

Order a free kitchen design brochure today.