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With the dazzling array of wonderful colours and design finishes now available, choosing a beautiful kitchen is the easy part. Designing to maximise the space in your kitchen – whatever its size, and managing the project is harder, but money well spent, according to Geoff McCleland of Designers Choice
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esigners Choice in Hassocks has been established over 15 years, and, talking to its owner and chief designer Geoff McCleland, you soon discover he is passionate about kitchens. Having worked in spatial design both here and in Germany in previous careers, he knows a thing or two about sourcing good quality cabinets and creating the best possible effect. It’s the best investment to be made in any home, and therefore more and more of us are seeking the advice of the professionals. “We have a diverse range of products and services to offer, from the initial design of a kitchen or room layout to lighting, and we also offer a complete design and full installation
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package. This enables us to undertake all kinds of building works, from interior alterations to planning and constructing a building extension. All this, coupled with a comprehensive project management service,” says Geoff. He adds that their success has largely been as a result of recommendations and repeat business from customers moving on and requiring their help with a new project. Currently, popular kitchen styles include the handle-less design, creating a clean, sleek, uninterrupted appearance to the cabinet front, perfect for the minimalists and the basis for building an exciting design theme.
The Shaker Style offers timeless furniture design style with a simple panelled door in natural hardwood material or matte or gloss lacquer finish, and also available in an array of colours. At their showroom in Hassocks you’ll see other contemporary styles, and the team can discuss the abundance of choices of finishes, work surfaces and appliances, including a recently launched unique hob-integrated extractor fan, avoiding those bulky overhead units and added installation hassle! One thing is certain. though, Geoff won’t compromise on the build quality, customer service or the expert fitting, and he has access to some of the most beautifully built