Your tips for 1st new kitchen sought

motomoto_2

Hi


I'm having my first new kitchen and there's so many decisions to make. Although I'm very excited as its been needed for over 10 years I feel slightly overwhelmed by all the decisions
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I have chosen cream greenwich shaker by howdens as I like shaker / traditional / country style as opposed to modern. Apparently my kitchen is midsize ( I disagree I think its small ) and we have had to brick up one of two windows to enable a run a wall cupboards so I'm balancing the need for storage with ensuring its not too built up / dark

Does anyone have any advice / tips please ?

Ie full size v standard size cupboards

Tile v laminate flooring

A dresser v a larder

Induction hob v gas hob


I would love to receive any advice !

Thanks in advance

huckster

Depends on how much you want to spend and whether you might sell the house within say the next 5 years. I think in terms of the style/colour seems to be a sensible choice. If you are not thinking of selling the house at the moment, then go for what you want, that suits you lifestyle.

If you have animals and/or small children, this might decide some of the choices you make. i.e go for surfaces that are easy to clean, won't be damaged as easily and are safer.

I thought there was a move to having less storage and minimal approach. A larder unit is very handy to have to store basics. People are storing less food, buying fresh ingredients more often and don't want to have clutter. I personally find that some people install too many big units in a small kitchen. . It makes the room look even smaller and I find it gets claustrophobic. The more units you have, the more you will fill them, often with stuff you don't really need and won't use. In my Dads old house the new owners installed a £15k kitchen that made a good sized kitchen look very small.

So a practical approach is best. Don't buy expensive options, if you may sell the house, as buyers may not want to pay for these.

Search online for 3D kitchen planner tools, as some of these are really good and even if not the same kitchen will give you an idea of what it will look like.