KITCHEN DESIGN

Kitchen design always relies on the most important person - the one part that cannot be replaced - you the customer. After all, you are going to be using and living with your kitchen every day, so the overall kitchen design is paramount to your needs.

Our kitchen designers want the opportunity to provide you with a FREE kitchen design and we will guide you through the simple process. All you need to do is complete the form at the 'Free Design' link.
Once we have recieved the completed Kitchen Design form questionnaire we will contact you to discuss the project.
You can also email us at arena-kitchens@alarisavenue.co.uk if you have any questions.
This is a very easy way to order your new kitchen, Pronorm, Schuller and Wentworth kitchens are the highest quality available and can cost no more than a flatpack.

	Tips and Guidelines for buying and planning kitchens
	We offer a comprehensive kitchen design service
	Downloadable guides to help plan and order your kitchen
	Information on the construction of our UK kitchens
	This section guides you through the many worktop options
	Guidelines for kitchen sinks and taps
	Help and advice on the installation for DIY

Kitchen Design Layout
In any kitchen design the sink, preparation area and hob should never be too far apart and the fridge should be near the entrance. This all will effect where you put your basic equipment (fridge, hob, microwave and sink) and where the service points for water, electricity and gas will be. Keep the existing service points in mind in the kitchen design as rewiring and re-plumbing will take a lot of time and money. When you do a kitchen design try to place the sink, preparation area and hob first. Then draw 3 lines to connect the three areas. This will usually result in a triangular kitchen design. The smaller the triangle, the shorter the walking distance will be between the three main working areas. If this walking distance looks too big, try to put the three areas closer together. Another important point of consideration is that sinks will often be placed against an outside wall under the window. This will make the plumbing easier, but also gives daylight where you need it most.

Choose kitchen cabinets you want to look at for quite a number of years. Durability and low maintenance have to be the key to your choice of units. Use different materials for the units to break the monotony. If you choose to use stainless steel for any of your surfaces (worktop, cabinets or backsplash), make sure you combine it with a warmer material. Beware of a clinical look. Just as for your cabinets, combine different worktop materials to break monotony. If you've got a small kitchen design, keep the details simple and uncluttered, as this will make your room look bigger. Make sure paint and wallpaper are made for kitchens, as they have to be resistant against grease and heat. Fresh and bright colours lighten up your room. This is especially helpful when your room lacks natural daylight. Install track light above your worktop, so that you'll always have enough light to work with in your kitchen design.