The kitchen is the heart of the home. So it can feel like a big task to design your dream kitchen. But it doesn’t have to be! At designQ, you not only get an interior designer to help walk you through the process, but you also get a dedicated cabinetry designer from Gem Cabinets. With a power team like that helping you out, you will be confident in your kitchen design.
Our designers have put together 5 steps to follow for a spectacular kitchen design. Read on to see how easy it is!
Step 1: Appliances
Always start any kitchen design or redesign with picking your appliances. Most appliances come in a standard size, and most kitchen layouts are set up to accommodate those sizes. However, if you are wanting to do some more custom items in your kitchen, then it’ best to get them picked out so you can make changes to your cabinet layout.
Some common custom appliance changes include:
- Wider range or cooktop
- Built in ovens or microwaves
- Chimney or wood hoodfans
- Larger fridges
So step 1 – head to the appliance store! You can get the dimensions of your chosen appliances, which you should bring with you to any kitchen design consultation.
Step 2: Cabinets
Now that you know the size of appliances that will be in your kitchen, you can move on to the fun stuff!
When it comes to selecting your kitchen cabinets there are many different options to consider. Our designers recommend starting with the material of cabinet you would like. Once you have that selected, then you can move onto color and door style. Below we have laid out the 4 most common materials our client’s select at designQ. Click here to learn more about each cabinetry material!
Thermofoil
Wood
Painted
Acrylic
Step 3: Cabinet Hardware & Upgrades
Once you’ve determined the color and style of your cabinetry, you can easily select cabinet hardware that will coordinate with the overall look you are going for.
At designQ we offer numerous different types and finishes of hardware. Typically most clients will choose to go with a single style, such as a handle or a knob, but you can also decide to mix and match for a more custom and unique look.
Additionally, we also offer cup pulls, leather handles as well as touchless. The choice is yours!
Don’t forget about…
At this time, you may also want to consider any additional cabinetry options you would like to add. A few of the most popular options right now are items such as pot & pan drawers, pull out garbage cabinets and spice drawers (or even a full spice kitchen!). There are so many amazing ideas our cabinetry designers can help you with to make your kitchen really suite your families needs.
Step 4: Countertops
Selecting the right countertop is crucial to an effective kitchen design. You really want to balance style with the overall use of the space. If you love to cook, or have kids then you may want to consider something a little bit more durable and with more movement in the pattern to hide the occasional scruffs and scratches. If you really want your kitchen to shine, and don’t use it all that much then maybe you want to go with something brighter and more simple. See below the 3 main types of countertops at designQ.
Quartz
Granite
Butcher Block
Step 5: Kitchen Plumbing
One of the last things to add for your kitchen design is the plumbing. These can include items such as:
- Kitchen Sinks
- Kitchen Faucets
- Pot Fillers
- Soap Dispensers
- Bar or Prep Faucet
Now that you have your kitchen style, colors and additions done, choosing your plumbing is easy peasy. There are of course numerous different options to pick from in all of the categories. Check out below to see the top 3 options our clients choose.
Kitchen Sinks
Stainless Steel
Top Mount or Undermount
Silgranit
Top Mount or Undermount
Ceramic
Apron Front
Kitchen Faucets
Main Faucets
Bar / Prep Faucets
Pot Fillers
We hope this guide has helped you understand the overall steps to designing your dream kitchen! Be sure to check out our website to view all of the options you can pick for your kitchen, as well as some really useful FAQ’s.
