How to choose a good kitchen designer – 5 simple tips
When it comes to getting a new kitchen, a big factor is the practical side of the design and the emotional side of the design, but with so many kitchen companies out there, how do you choose the best company for your new kitchen. With our few tips below, it will help you establish what a good designer is.
A good kitchen designer should ask you lots of questions
A well-planned kitchen needs to take into account the homeowner’s needs, wants and lifestyle. To accomplish this, a kitchen designer needs to ask a lot of questions, so they understand the needs, wants and lifestyle of the homeowner. Some key questions would be, how many people cook in the kitchen, do you like to entertain, what style of cooking do you prefer.
A good kitchen designer will work to your budget
Many clients don’t like to reveal their budget at first for several reasons, some being they don’t know how much they need to spend or they feel they won’t get the best deal. However providing a realistic bench mark allows the kitchen designer to design a kitchen according to your lifestyle and is within budget. A kitchen designer will also be able to recommend materials that are within budget. This minimises the risk of being presented with a magnificent design that is not realistic and unattainable due to price.
A good kitchen designer will know their product range and latest trends
Once a designer understands your needs, wants and lifestyle they should be able to recommend products that are best suited for your kitchen space. From kitchen units, to worktops, sinks, taps, splash backs and appliances.
A good kitchen designer should have knowledge of what’s new, on trend, what’s reliable, efficient and also advise on those that are not the best value for money should the need arise.
A good kitchen designer will recommend what styles will work for your home
If your home has a distinctive style such as a period property, warehouse conversion, or even an open plan kitchen and living room space. Then it may be important to create a design consistent with the rest of your interior design, or you may want something which contrasts it entirely. Your designer would be able to advise accordingly on what will or won’t work to achieve your chosen look. When the initial meeting doesn’t take place in your home it is advisable to bring photos with you. This way the designer can get a good impression of what your home is like.
Virtual kitchen planning creates less stress
Many retailers now offer virtual kitchen planning. This allows you to preview your future kitchen in a 3D format and see a true reflection of the end result. This can be helpful if you find it hard to visualise what your new kitchen might look like once completed. It gives you the opportunity to make changes to the design if you are not happy with it before the real kitchen is fitted. Why not book an appointment with one of our kitchen designers in our North London Finchley Kitchens Showroom and see how we can transform your space and view your virtual kitchen in 3D.
If you would like to talk to Finchley Kitchens about your plans for a new kitchen you can contact us on 020 8445 7499 or email: info@finchleykitchens.co.uk or request an appointment