Designing a kitchen can seem a daunting task; there’s so much to consider and so many moving parts to get right.

Plus, as the hardest working room in the house, and one of the most permanent and expensive to decorate, getting your kitchen design right first time is really worth doing.

So what are the most important things to consider when designing a kitchen?

Start by working out how you use the kitchen, where you cook, when you cook, if you have space for a kitchen table and how often you shop to sort out how much storage you need and what layout to have.

It’s also the most important way to work out where your kitchen lights will go. Think about how often you might want to entertain in the kitchen – including whether you want it set up to do so at all;

you may prefer to chivvy guests into a dining or living room and keep the kitchen to yourself as a space where you can cook with more room to breathe.

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