How will you use it?
Think about cooking, family life, entertaining and whether the room also needs dining or working space.
Your kitchen project
Plan your kitchen with confidence.
A well-planned kitchen brings the layout, storage, appliances, lighting and finishes together around the way you use the room.
How to plan your kitchen
You do not need every answer at the beginning. These are the main things worth considering before the design is finalised or products are ordered.
Keep or change the layout?
Moving plumbing, electrics or walls can improve the room, but it can also affect time, cost and what is practical.
Storage and work surfaces
Consider what needs to be stored, the amount of usable worktop and how drawers, cupboards and tall units will work.
Appliances and services
Choose the main appliances early so the units, power, water, ventilation and clearances can be planned correctly.
Style and finishes
Decide on the overall direction: traditional or modern, door style, worktop, handles, splashback, flooring and lighting.
Budget and priorities
Decide where quality matters most so the design and product choices remain realistic.
What might your kitchen cost?
Kitchen costs depend on the room size, units, worktops, appliances and the amount of preparation or building work required. Conditions behind the existing kitchen may only become clear during removal. We will explain anything we find and agree any extra work before proceeding.
Example 1 · Practical kitchen
Practical U-shaped kitchen
Guide: £15,000–£20,000
What's included
- Standard-range cabinets and doors
- Laminate worktops and matching upstands
- Single oven, hob and extractor
- Sink, tap and appliance connections
- Under-cabinet lighting
- LVT flooring
- Plumbing and electrical work
- Painting and decorating to finish
Typical layout
Material direction
Matt neutral doors
Oak-effect laminate
Light oak LVT
Simple splashback
Key features
- Clean modern appearance
- Hard-wearing and easy to maintain
- Good storage and worktop space
- Sensible standard products
- Adaptable to many room sizes
Assumes a straightforward replacement kitchen of roughly 10–12 units, laminate worktops, standard appliances, the same broad layout and normal preparation. Structural changes, major service alterations, premium appliances, specialist worktops and hidden conditions can move the final cost. The photographs are visual examples rather than a fixed specification.
Example 2 · Tailored kitchen
Tailored kitchen with peninsula seating
Guide: £25,000–£35,000
What's included
- Upgraded cabinets and painted-style doors
- Quartz or premium worktops
- Peninsula with seating and storage
- Integrated oven, hob and extractor
- Integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher
- Quality sink and mixer tap
- Soft-close drawers and enhanced storage
- Feature and under-cabinet lighting
- LVT flooring
- Plumbing, electrics and decorating
Typical layout
Material direction
Painted sage doors
Light quartz worktop
Natural oak LVT
Stone-effect splashback
Key features
- More individual design
- Upgraded durable materials
- Better storage and organisation
- Feature lighting
- Choice of colours and finishes
- Adapted to the room and lifestyle
Assumes a larger fitted kitchen with upgraded cabinetry, quartz or equivalent worktops, a peninsula, integrated mid-range appliances, enhanced lighting, normal preparation and no major structural work. Appliance brands, worktop choice, service alterations and hidden conditions can move the final cost. The photographs are visual examples rather than a fixed specification.
Example 3 · Signature kitchen
Signature bespoke kitchen with statement island
Guide: £60,000–£90,000
What's included
- Bespoke cabinetry designed for the room
- Premium natural-stone worktops and splashbacks
- Statement island with seating and storage
- Integrated high-end appliances
- Wine storage and specialist tall units
- Luxury sink and tapware
- Custom pantry and internal storage
- Pendant, shelf and task lighting
- Premium flooring
- Plumbing, electrics and decorating
Typical layout
Material direction
Deep matt cabinetry
Feature natural stone
Engineered timber
Book-matched stone
Key features
- Fully individual design
- Premium and specialist materials
- Maximum storage and organisation
- Architectural lighting and detailing
- Luxury integrated appliances
- Designed around the home and lifestyle
Assumes a large, highly detailed kitchen with bespoke cabinetry, premium natural stone, a statement island, high-end integrated appliances, custom storage and specialist lighting. Structural alterations, appliance brands, stone selection, bespoke joinery and hidden conditions can move the final cost considerably. The photographs are visual examples rather than a fixed specification.
How we bring the design and estimate together
Initial conversation
You tell us about the room, how you use it, the problems you want to solve and the look you prefer.
Home visit
We inspect the room and discuss the layout, access, services, appliances and practical constraints.
Measure and record
We take measurements and photographs and check visible plumbing, electrics, ventilation, walls and floors.
Design and choices
We bring the layout, units, worktops, appliances, finishes and product information together for review.
Clear estimate
Once the scope is understood, we prepare an estimate and detailed specification showing what is included and what still needs confirmation.
How the build will be done
We plan the order of work carefully and coordinate the trades and deliveries through to completion.
Protection and strip-outProtect access routes, remove the old kitchen and inspect the walls, floors and services behind it.
First-fix workComplete agreed plumbing, electrical, heating and ventilation alterations.
PreparationRepair and prepare walls and floors, complete plastering and get the room ready for installation.
Kitchen fittingInstall the units, panels, worktops, sink, taps and agreed appliances.
FinishingComplete splashbacks or tiling, flooring, lighting, decorating, sealants and finishing details.
Checks and handoverTest the installation, complete final checks and deal with agreed snagging.
Planning a kitchen project?
Send a short outline of the room and what you have in mind.