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Just imagine...
A warm cosy kitchen, friends and family gathered together, amidst the aroma
of delicious food cooking and the excitement of eating it making
everyone's mouth water in anticipation...
It doesn't have to remain locked in your imagination! It's not surprising to
learn that the most frequently used space within a household is the kitchen area. The look of
your kitchen tells a lot about the lifestyle you lead. Do you have the time to relax and enjoy your
kitchen? Or, do you nip in and out, do what you have to do and out fast as you can?
If so, then perhaps your kitchen is not as inviting as perhaps it could be.
Having a kitchen in which you can really 'be yourself' and enjoy quality time with your familiy and
friends could become a valuable method of dscovering more relaxing lifestyle and state of calm
in an otherwise hectic life.
Take a look at your kitchen and imagine how it could be transformed into
something special just for you. Look through glossy magazines to gather ideas. Whether you'd prefer
a traditional, modern, luxury, or Victorian or Edwardian themed kitchen, there's no shortage of
kitchen fittings and accessories with which your perfect kitchen can be created.
Here are a few easy initial steps to take when considering a new kitchen
installation:
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Decide on what units and appliances you're going to need.
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Single or double basins, hob, combined oven, American
fridge?
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Measure the kitchen space accurately.
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Draw a scaled floorplan of the space available.
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Place kitchen units within your kitchen layout.
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Allow enough space around units to allow for easy access through doors etc.
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Don't forget to allow for the plumbing/waste, lighting, ventilation and storage
requirements.
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Obtain firm quotes for all appliances, sanitary ware, units and applicances.
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Don't forget flooring, plumbing, electrical, tiling & decorating costs.
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Add finishing touches, lighting, flowers and music...
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