Unsure where to start when it comes to renovating your kitchen?
In this episode of ‘Love Your Kitchen’, Faye Newman provides some guidance on renovating your Kitchen from start to finish. From how to gather design inspiration, finalising layout options with a designer to co-ordinating tradespeople and timelines for a smooth process; Faye covers it all.
If you’re a homeowner feeling overwhelmed by the thought of undertaking a full kitchen renovation, this episode will help you understand everything involved in crafting your dream kitchen.
Key Takeaways
Doing thorough research and planning early on. Setting goals, budgets, and collecting design inspiration upfront will help guide the process.
Working closely with design and building professionals is key. Consider consulting an architect even for small extensions, and be open with designers about your needs and budget to work out the best solution for you.
Communicating openly with tradespeople including electricians, plumbers and other trades to avoid delays will help the project run smoother especially where timelines are concerned. Take into consideration material lead times and schedule your deliveries and installations in advance.
Best Moments
"I always advise clients to put their wish list together, go all out. And then, so you know your worst case scenario for a quotation for instance, and then you can work it back from there.”
“Be completely open and honest about your budget, then the designer can work with you to find the right layout materials.”
“If you are extending, I would always advise to speak with an architect, even for the smallest extension.”
“Check to see whether waste removal is included in your quotation. So whether you need to hire a skip or whether the company sorts that out, or if they just dispose of your existing kitchen. Something that I would always recommend also from a sustainability perspective is, no matter how much you hate your existing kitchen, look to see whether you can sell it online.”
About the Host
Faye Newman is a freelance Kitchen Designer with eight years of experience in the industry. With a background in furniture design and a passion for creating spaces that reflect the essence of the home, Faye brings a unique perspective to kitchen design. Her dedication to client satisfaction and love for her craft shine through in every project she undertakes.
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