A central principle of ours here at Kitchen Design Centre is that your kitchen should always be a reflection of you. By shaping it to match your personality, you can be sure of a space that’s always equipped to meet your needs. And there’s a positive flipside, too – by making adjustments to your kitchen (or even redesigning it completely), you can then influence your own way of living to develop and encourage good habits, which can make it amazingly helpful for meeting your New Year’s resolution. Not sure what we mean? Well…
Social spaces are something of a speciality for us here at Kitchen Design Centre. Kitchens like this family-focused, traditional kitchen amongst our case studies are perfect examples of how you can design your kitchen to encourage more quality time with your family. Kitchen islands are brilliant for this kind of thing, as they act as an ‘anchor’ around which you can gather to bond with each other over delicious food. An open-plan kitchen with an inbuilt dining space is also brilliant for blurring the boundaries between cooking and living areas, as you can see in the example above.
You can also design your kitchen to give yourself plenty of workspace, and consider small steps or stools for your child to reach counter height, so you can include them as you cook some mouth-watering meals. Baking is a popular choice for many children, for obvious reasons. If that sounds like it appeals, we’ve previously written a blog about how to design the best kitchen for baking – it might be one to consider!
Dieting is a dirty word for lots of people. It’s no wonder; most of us associate it with restrictions and limits, rather than positive changes. But changing what you eat doesn’t have to be such a difficult process – after all, if you don’t have chocolate in the house, it’s far easier not to be tempted by it. This is where your kitchen can come into its own. When out shopping, skip out on the chocs and biscuits and replace them with fruits and berries. That way, when you get the urge to snack, you’re automatically more likely to go for the healthier option, without having to go to the effort of resisting temptation in the first place.
That extends to our meals, too. If you’ve only got decent, wholesome ingredients to hand, you’re more likely to make yourself decent, wholesome meals. Equip your kitchen with a grill for cooking meat, and a steamer for cooking vegetables. If they’re there, you’ll use them!
Getting organised is another major New Year’s resolution for many of us, and once again our kitchen can come to the rescue. By streamlining your storage space, you can help cut out the ingredients and gadgets you don’t use or need when you’re cooking. It not only helps make your kitchen more efficient, but it can act as a good motivator to getting other rooms in the house sorted, as well!
If you’re thinking about a new kitchen for the new year, it might well be worth taking your New Year’s resolution into account as you’re designing it. Who knows – it might end up making all the difference! Here at Kitchen Design Centre, our talented kitchen designers are passionate about realising your vision of your dream kitchen right down to the very last detail. Feel free to visit any of our designer kitchen showrooms in Manchester, Blackburn or our brand new location in Barrowford, and we’ll be only too happy to discuss your plans!
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AS SEEN ON GEORGE CLARKE’S BEAUTIFUL BUILDS: FROM DATED LAYOUT TO DREAM ENTERTAINING SPACE
When Katherine and Andrew purchased their property, they always knew a full renovation would follow.
With both the outdated kitchen and untouched garden requiring significant transformation, the project soon became part of Channel 4’s George Clarke’s Beautiful Builds – it was an opportunity they felt perfectly aligned with their vision for the property.
While searching for a local kitchen specialist, Kitchen Design Centre immediately stood out thanks to its long-standing reputation, glowing customer reviews and welcoming showroom experience.
The brief focused on creating a sleek, contemporary kitchen that would feel open, social and highly functional, while complementing the wider architectural renovation of the home.
The finished design delivers a beautifully balanced space that combines clean lines with luxurious detailing.
One of the standout features is the striking worktop design. The waterfall edge peninsula creates a bold focal point within the room, while the continuation of the material across the side panels introduces a seamless, premium aesthetic.
Functionality was equally important throughout the design process, with carefully considered storage solutions and high-quality appliances helping to simplify everyday living. Among Katherine and Andrew’s favourite additions is the Neff oven, praised for both its versatility and pyrolytic self-cleaning function.
The completed result is a sophisticated contemporary space that completely transforms how the home looks, feels, and functions, perfectly reflecting Katherine and Andrew’s original vision from the moment they moved in.
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SUMMER JUST GOT EVEN BETTER FOR YOUR DREAM KITCHEN!
You don’t have to keep waiting for your dream kitchen. With flexible finance options on kitchens over £20,000, it’s ready when you are. Spread the cost of your kitchen plans and move forward in a way that works for you this summer.
With our exclusive Quooker offer, when you purchase any Quooker Tap and Tank system with a kitchen over £20,000, you’ll receive a FREE Quooker CUBE worth £1,250, plus free installation worth up to £384, and 4 free CO₂ cylinders worth £70. It’s everything you need to enjoy chilled, filtered, sparkling and boiling water straight from your tap.
And when you step into our showrooms, there are even more opportunities waiting for you, including exclusive savings on selected ex-display kitchens and up to 50% off selected stock appliances. Don’t miss this rare chance to secure something special, with design and value combined.
That said, like all great things, these summer offers are only available for a limited time — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
The kitchen isn’t just a place to cook — it’s the heart of the home.
At our Kitchen Design Centre, we believe your kitchen should be the centrepiece of your house, where style meets functionality and every moment matters. From morning coffees to family dinners and everything in between, your kitchen is where life happens.
That’s why we design spaces that bring people together — beautiful, practical, and tailored to you. Whether you’re dreaming of a sleek modern look or a warm, classic feel, we’re here to help you create a kitchen that truly feels like home.
Visit us today and start designing the heart of your home.
Kitchen Design Centre is proud to feature on George Clarke’s Beautiful Builds which features Katherine and Andrew’s Manchester build this Thursday 11 June , 8pm, CH4
We can’t wait to watch it!
Who doesn’t love a peek into someone else’s kitchen?
Visit our showrooms to explore our stunning display kitchens in person. Pop in for a browse—we’ll have the kettle on, or you can try out our instant hot taps!
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