Kitchens

There are many elements to a functional and attractive kitchen, each of which are available in a dizzying array of different colours, patterns, styles and costs.

Before you consider any of the aesthetic issues however, you should first objectively plan your kitchen layout. This will enable you to estimate your minimum and maximum budget pretty accurately. Having decided upon this, of course, you can then navigate through the wide variety of design and décor choices more wisely.

Kitchen design & layout

• Planning a new kitchen
• Example kitchen floor plans
• How to design your new kitchen layout
• Designing a safe kitchen layout
• Low cost kitchen refurbishment

Kitchen units

• Introduction to kitchen units
• Kitchen base units
• Kitchen wall units
• Kitchen cabinet doors
• Kitchen plinths & cornicing

Kitchen worktops

• Kitchen splashbacks
• Laminate worktops
• Natural solid worktops
• Synthetic solid worktops
• Contemporary worktops

Kitchen sinks

• Introduction to kitchen sinks
• Kitchen sink materials
• Kitchen sink layouts
• How to install a kitchen sink

Kitchen appliances

• Extensive guide to cooking appliances
• Refrigerators & freezers
• Dishwashers
• Washing machines
• Tumble dryers

Kitchen taps

• Introduction to kitchen taps
• Types of kitchen tap
• Key variables of kitchen tap design
• How to fit a kitchen tap

Kitchen floor

• Floor and wall tiles
• Wood flooring
• Vinyl flooring

Lighting

• Kitchen lighting
• Change the feel of your room using lightbulbs
• Current wiring regulations

Further information and useful links

• Full list of painting & decorating topics
• Full list of walls & ceilings topics

• Find a Kitchen Planner near you
• Find a Kitchen Fitter near you
• Find a Plumber near you
• Find a Kitchen Worktop supplier near you
• Find a Kitchen Sinks & Taps supplier near you
• Find a Kitchen Fixtures & Fittings supplier near you
• Find a Kitchen Units supplier near you
• Find a Kitchen Appliances supplier near you