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Kitchens Although planning, buying and installing a new kitchen is an expensive and time consuming process, it can make a huge difference to the quality of your home life. The kitchen is often the heart of the home with the room being a natural draw with its warmth and comforting smells. This means that people spend a lot of time in the kitchen so it is well worth the investment. It is also the one room that can really add value if you decide to sell your house – or indeed, if it’s looking tatty, devalue your property. Planning is the most crucial part of buying a new kitchen, so spend a lot of time and effort on this. Base this planning on how you use your kitchen now, and how you want to use it after the remodelling. What irritates you 24
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about the layout of your current kitchen? List the main activities that happen in your kitchen. What appliances do you want? And don’t forget the amount of space required to store all your stuff. Certain features usually cannot be altered without considerable cost: windows, doors, plumbing, pipework and services such as gas and electricity should stay the same. Discuss the design with your family – they may come up with new ideas. Whilst it will be fabulous once done, there’s no denying it will be an upheaval for a few weeks. It really is worth minimising the stress by choosing a company that is able to plan, design and install your new kitchen.