The kitchen sits at the very heart of every home. It is the space where the whole family gathers to cook, eat and relax – be it first thing in the morning over breakfast before school or work, in the evening for the family dinner, or at weekends entertaining with friends. It is the one room in the house you need to get right, whether building new or renovating.
When it comes to design and installation, the kitchen is also the most complex space in the home. Most kitchen installations will require up to a dozen or more separate trades and suppliers and will need precise project management to complete on budget and on time. And when it’s finished, your new kitchen will have to serve many functions and look stunning – making its design crucial. It’s fair to say that your new kitchen can make or break your home, so ensuring every detail is perfectly executed from the outset is vital.
The team at Kitchens By Design has an impeccable reputation for designing and delivering beautiful kitchens spanning 30 years. It has also won over 70 National Kitchen and Bathroom (NKBA) Awards, making it the most awarded and trusted independent kitchen design company in New Zealand. In addition, Kitchens By Design has access to not only its own manufacturing facility, but also other high-end manufacturing facilities, meaning it can offer its clients a fully project-managed, concept-to-completion service.
It starts with great design
The foundation of any successful kitchen is an excellent design, which calls for a talented, experienced and qualified kitchen designer, of which Kitchens By Design has three. Because every space is unique, a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work with kitchen design. A kitchen designer will take the time to understand your lifestyle, tastes and cooking habits. They will also consider all the practical aspects of your space, including layout, plumbing and any structural issues that may need to be resolved. They will then craft a design tailored to your specific needs, ensuring that your kitchen is visually pleasing and the perfect space to work in.
Form and function
The designers at Kitchens By Design understand the importance of an efficient workflow and placing appliances, workstations, and storage areas in strategic locations. This attention to detail ensures that your new kitchen will be a space where cooking is a joy rather than a chore. They are also constantly learning, updating their knowledge with the latest industry design trends, innovations, and technological advancements.
Save money, create space
Engaging a specialist Kitchen Designer involves consultation and some initial costs, but the results can often lead to long-term cost savings. Designers help you make informed decisions about materials, appliances, and layout choices, preventing costly mistakes. Additionally, they can suggest energy-efficient appliances that contribute to reduced utility bills over time.
Maximising space is a hallmark of effective kitchen design and the designers at Kitchens By Design excel at this. They identify underutilised areas and transform them into clever storage solutions, incorporate space-saving furniture, and ensure that every inch of your new kitchen serves a purpose.
One-stop shop
As mentioned, the kitchen is the most complex space to build or renovate. There are so many moving parts, and it involves more sub-trades than any other room in the house. That’s why engaging an experienced team that can offer a complete design-build service is important – especially one with access to specialist cabinet makers and relationships with trusted sub-trades and installers that go back decades.
Finally, delays and overspends are the plague of many home projects. Having one company and one ‘go-to’ person to deal with who will project manage the entire process of your new kitchen is essential to avoid any unforeseen problems, thus avoiding budget and time blowouts.
If you are thinking about a new kitchen or bathroom, whether a renovation or for a brand-new build, give the team at Kitchens By Design a call. Better still, make an appointment to talk to one of the designers in person at their new showroom at 9 Melrose St, Newmarket, (09) 379 3084. For inspiration, take a look at their website at kitchensbydesign.co.nz
