ADVICE

Below are a selection of tips and advice to help you through your project.

Granite? Marble? Quartz? Ceramic? The questions that is on everyone’s mind when they start a new kitchen project - with all having pros and cons.
Granite and Marble are natural products, so the plus side is that each piece is unique. Marble however carries a high price tag, and is also a porous material so is prone to stains. Quartz and Ceramic have become very popular over the last few years, as these replicate the look of a real marble or granite. Whilst they may be a copy and not unique, the do carry a much lower price tag and some products are completely stain and scratch resistant.

Both have their pros and cons, and a lot of the time it can come down to cost and design aesthetic. In a more traditional design you might opt for a range cooker. Here the cooking areas are combined, and you will likely have a large extractor canopy above.
A range cooker can also save on cost as you are not building extra cabinetry - this is the case for ovens that sit in a tall cabinet or, hob that sits on top of a drawer pack.
Wall ovens and standalone hob cooking tend to cater for the more modern look and approach to cooking. Here you are able to stack a combination of appliances that have more up to date features and functions, as well as it being easier to open and close while cooking. Whilst some range cookers now have induction tops, the majority of induction appliances available on the market come standalone.

Planning out your kitchen can seem like a daunting task, but once you put in place the essentials - the rest of the layout will design itself. The first thing to consider are things like plumbing an extraction, and if these are set on being in a specific location.
Once you know where your sink and cooking zone is, appliance like the ovens and fridges come next. Try and have a think about how you usually cook or use the space - for example it’s always good to keep the fridge and larders close to where you come in with your groceries, and if possible close to the area you start cooking.
Likewise crookery and plates sit well towards the end of your cooking cycle, so it’s easy for guests or the rest of the family to set the table.

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