All interior design comes with its challenges, but bespoke kitchen design can be particularly challenging. With so many elements to consider – from the colour scheme to layout and appliances, a kitchen re-design can be overwhelming.
Even if colourful design isn’t to your taste, it’s a mistake to design your kitchen with just the one colour. Too much of one colour can be a bad thing and leave your kitchen looking dull and flat. Contrasting and complementary shades, on the other hand, add depth and variety. We recommend that you choose a dominant colour (used in 60% of your kitchen space); a secondary colour (used in 30% of the space) and an accent colour (for the last 10%). Don’t forget that different shades of the same colour can be accentuated when you mix materials too. For example, a high gloss deep grey is a great complement to light grey worktops or walls.
Good lighting is crucial in the kitchen; it’s essential for both food prep and creating the right atmosphere. Instead of picking any old light fitting, you need to think carefully about specific task lighting and separate accent lighting. These will be layered alongside the general lighting in your kitchen space.
Mimicking this season’s hottest trends often results in a kitchen that soon looks out-dated. At Kitchen Design Centre, we offer a variety of kitchens including traditional kitchens, German kitchens and contemporary kitchen designs. While our final designs have an overall look and feel about them, we make sure your completed kitchen remains timeless. Instead of following the latest trend and copying a trendy Pinterest design, why not opt for a classic or modern design with just a hint of the season’s latest trend? For example, a modern kitchen can be paired with industrial-style touches such as copper and chrome fittings and industrial-inspired light fittings.
If you’re a regular reader of the Kitchen Design Centre blog, you’ll have heard us talk about the kitchen triangle on many occasions. A staple in kitchen design, the work triangle makes kitchen life easy. Re-designing this layout or obstructing access to the kitchen triangle will make any use of the kitchen clumsy. Your family will be tripping up over each other and food preparation could be a very tiring task!
DIY-ing your own kitchen can be a long and arduous task. And even if you’re a DIY enthusiast, there’s still a chance that you’ll make a number of design mistakes in your new kitchen space. This can mean that cheap kitchen designs end up being expensive and that a quick renovation ends up taking months. Furthermore, there are safety risks too – especially if you’re dealing with lighting and plumbing.
Working with an expert kitchen design team can ensure your kitchen is designed to brief, on budget and on time. The team at Kitchen Design Centre can also help you with every step of the design, from the colour scheme to your kitchen appliances. To find out more about our kitchens, visit your nearest showroom.
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Our Summer Sale is officially ON! ✨
If you’ve been dreaming about a new kitchen, there’s never been a better time to make it happen. From timeless designs to modern family spaces, now is the perfect opportunity to save on the kitchen you’ve always wanted.
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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!
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