Have you also had a nightmare trying to buy new cabinets for your kitchen?
You spend hours in the kitchen showroom going through all the choices, all the while being pestered by the ‘won’t take “No” for an answer’ salesman.

If you can relate to this, then I know precisely where you’re coming from. Let’s compare notes:

Option1: you go to a fancy kitchen showroom (but the prices are way too expensive – remember they’ve got substantial overheads to cover)

Option2: you invite a kitchen designer to your house to measure up. 4 hours later after giving you his quotation, he’s promising you a 25% reduction, but only if you sign today (but he’ll have to check with his superior first - he’ll actually be calling the Talking Clock)

Option 3: You go to one of the big do-it-yourself branches at your neighborhood retail park (you know the ones). You’re browsing the aisles checking out their selection of doors and worktops, when their ‘kitchen designer’ sees you.
You then proceed to spend the next 3 hours sat at their desk as they go through a very long and tedious catalog of options.

Why not tackle the project yourself...

Depending on your situation it’s often better to grab the bull by the horns and take on the project yourself. I’m not talking about fitting it (although there’s nothing wrong with that if you’re a good DIY’er). What I mean is the layout, specification and ordering of the kitchen yourself.

If you’ve never designed a kitchen before look on the internet for a kitchen design guide aimed at beginners. Most will also have a glossary or jargon buster section, so it’s also an ideal way to brush up on your kitchen terminology. That way, at least you know what to ask for.

If you simply don't have the time to create your own plan, then you could go with one of the 3 options mentioned above (but make it clear to the salesman that you're going to shop around). They will produce a detailed plan for you complete with a list of all items needed to create the kitchen.

This may seem a little sneaky but at the end of the day, if their price and quality of service are competitive they stand as good a chance as any of winning your business. Just remember, don't allow yourself to be pressured into buying from their particular company just because they drew a kitchen plan for you - most will do this for free without requiring a commitment from you. If not - look elsewhere.

Once you have your plan you’re ready to buy the kitchen cupboards, worktop and appliances that you need.

Shop for your next kitchen on the net

These days, it’s often quicker to look for your new kitchen online – the choice is much greater and you can browse without being harassed by salespeople. Try some of these useful search terms, depending on the look you want to achieve and your budget:

Fitted kitchens, kitchen sale, complete kitchen, cheap kitchen, budget kitchen, discount kitchen, kitchen units, kitchen cabinets, kitchen worktops, kitchen appliances.

Any of these keywords should bring up a large selection of online kitchen suppliers to fulfil your needs. I’ll discuss what to look for from your kitchen stockist in my next article.

About the author:
Andrew Fleming is a successful kitchen planner and consultant to UK kitchen companies. He is presently working closely with Icon Kitchens, an online supplier to the trade and public of kitchen units

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