Kitchen Design
Designing and sourcing your kitchen independently
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Kitchen Designer vs Self-Sourcing: Which Route Is Right for Your Extension?
Compare full-service kitchen companies, self-sourcing, and the hybrid approach. Independent designer fees from £300–800.
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Measuring Your Kitchen Space and Planning the Layout
How to measure your extension kitchen accurately, plan a layout that works for real cooking, and produce the drawing your electrician and plumber need before first fix.
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Sourcing Kitchen Units and Worktops: Where to Buy and What to Watch For
Compare UK kitchen suppliers by tier, understand unit construction quality, choose the right worktop material, and avoid the traps that cost homeowners thousands.
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Choosing Kitchen Appliances for Your Extension
What to buy, when to specify it, and the electrical requirements your trades need. Quooker installed costs £1,400–£2,900.
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Kitchen Extractors and Ventilation: Getting the Ducting Right First Time
Plan your kitchen extractor ducting route before first fix. Covers extractor types, Part F ventilation requirements, ducting materials, and the three-trade coordination that catches most homeowners out.
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Finding a Kitchen Fitter
How to find, vet, and book a kitchen fitter for your extension. Covers costs (£1,500–£3,500), the coordination triangle, and room readiness.