Your Design Appointment - What to Bring, and What to Expect!

A kitchen design appointment helps turn an idea into a plan. It gives you time to talk through the room, the style of the home, the budget, and the way the kitchen needs to work every day.

The appointment is a useful first step whether you are renovating, extending, or planning a kitchen for a new build.

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What should you bring?

You do not need every answer before the appointment, but a few details can make the appointment more useful.

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Bring the following:

• Room measurements

• Architect plans

• Photos of the current space

• Ideas from kitchens you like

• Appliance preferences

• Notes on storage problems

• A rough budget range

• Details of windows, doors, & ceiling heights​

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What happens during the appointment?

The designer will want to understand how the kitchen should function.

This includes cooking, preparation, washing, storage, seating, and how

the room connects to the rest of the home.

The conversation should help clarify layout options, island suitability,

cabinetry style, finishes, and the next steps in the bespoke kitchen process.

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FAQs

Do I need architect plans?

Architect plans are helpful, especially for new builds and extensions, but room measurements and photos can also support the first conversation.

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When should I book a design appointment?

For renovations, once you have a clear idea of the room you want to improve.

For new builds & Extensions, once the roof is on.