So many decisions to make when creating your dream kitchen

Planning your dream kitchen can be an enjoyable experience, but it can also be a little stressful at times. One of the reasons for this is the number of decisions you need to consider before finalising the overall design. This is a major project, of course, and it’s something that you want to get right, so engaging the services of a highly rated construction specialist is going to be an excellent idea.

Before you even make final decisions on issues such as which appliances you’ll have and the materials to be used for worktops, perhaps the first question would be in regard to the overall layout. There are a number of issues to be considered, such as where the water supply is and what your usual traffic pattern will be when spending time in the kitchen.

Whether you have a vast expanse to fill or a relatively small kitchen, you’ll need to get this right. Opening up the space that you have is crucial, and another consideration will be the availability of natural light from the windows. This may not sound overly important, but the way light is used in the room can have an effect on how much you enjoy being there in the coming years.

Needless to say, your overall budget is going to be of major importance, so make sure you have reliable quotes from specialists that you can trust. Here at Tayside Construction, we pride ourselves on the accuracy of our quotes and the fairness of our pricing structure, but not everyone in this industry is as conscientious as us. Ask around for feedback and opinions from friends, relatives and neighbours.

Creating a kitchen island that really catches the eye

If you have space for an island in your kitchen, try to avoid seeing it as just another worktop area. Of course you’ll want some it to used as a worktop, but there are many ways to make it so much more than that. Another sink, for example, or storage for utensils, cooking ingredients and more. Underneath, you may want space for pots and pans, or perhaps even a fridge.

When you get wrapped up in ideas and concepts about appliances and worktops, it’s easy to forget about the overall colour scheme. This is your chance to let your creative juices flow, so think long and hard about shades for all parts of the kitchen. This includes worktops, walls, doors and cupboards. You might want something that’s reminiscent of the beach, for example, or a wooded glade. There are no right or wrong answers to this; your design for your kitchen is exactly that: yours.

Finally, every room in the house will tend to have a specific area or item that first catches the eye, so consider where you want your focal point to be. It could be the island in the middle, for example, or perhaps a particularly elaborate cooker hood, or even the splashbacks around the sink and oven top. Your final design could be more influential than you may have thought.

Here at Tayside Construction, we can help with all aspects of your kitchen renovation. We have a team of specialists with a wide range of skills, including electrics, heating, plastering, bricklaying, flooring, plumbing and more. To find out more about the ways in which we can assist in the creation of a gorgeous new kitchen, please get in touch today. Simply call 01738 505 888 or email us at [email protected]. We hope to be hearing from you in the very near future. That dream kitchen of yours can soon become a reality.