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PLANNING YOUR NEW KITCHEN

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YOUR NEW KITCHEN

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Upgrading part of the kitchen or completely re-gutting for a complete renovation? It’s hard to know where to start with so many options to choose from! The 5 steps below will help you organise your priorities for design and function to ensure a successful renovation for your home.

5 STEP reno

GUIDE

A new kitchen will bring fresh life into your home - but it’s important to think very carefully about what you really want and need in your new kitchen.

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Vi sualise Style and

Select 5 Choose

YOUR LAYOUT Have a think about how you move about in the kitchen. Your kitchen should be built to make preparing, cooking, serving and cleaning easy. Maximise your time with the most popular kitchen layout design, known as the Kitchen Work Triangle. The placement of your refrigerator, cooking area and sink should be easily connected to form a ‘triangle’, making it the optimal way to help you seamlessly move from one corner to the next when you need to. 2

DECIDE ON

Function

A kitchen is meant to be functional, however style is equally important to ensure it matches with the rest of your home and will be adored for years to come. Consider what the rest of your home is like and what you will need out of your kitchen. For example, do you want farmhouse style or maybe you prefer something more minimalist or even an integrated look, so your kitchen stays as seamless as possible.

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STORAGE NEEDS Whether you have dinnerware sets to store or you’re after the pantry of your dreams, assess your storage needs and space before you upgrade or renovate your kitchen. Would there be space to increase storage or will you have to be creative when creating additional space? Some kitchen appliances even feature extra storage space so you can keep your cabinets and bench clear. 4

YOUR APPLIANCES It’s time to choose your new kitchen appliances. Ensure your appliances will suit both your kitchen, your household demands and lifestyle. Do you need extra-large capacities or will a smaller appliance be ideal in your home? Are there any technologies and functions you need to enable an enjoyable experience in the kitchen? YOUR COLOURS, FINISHES AND FIXTURES The style and design of your appliances are just as important as their functions and features. A practical addition or a stylish statement, today’s appliances come in many colours including popular Stainless Steel, the newer Dark Stainless Steel and an assortment of colours from white to pastel shades.

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