Are you moving to a home with less space? Why not? I mean, there are tangible benefits. An old family home can be too big and inefficient once your children have flown the nest. Plus a smaller home will mean less maintenance and lower utility bills.
But downsizing will present you with challenges too. Will it mean getting rid of mod cons? Can you adapt from a spacious designer kitchen to a smaller one?
Luckily, there are many imaginative solutions these days to get the most out of modern day kitchens.
Today’s technology is practically made for downsizing, thanks to the boom in single devices that perform many different functions.
Design solutions
There are many downsizing design solutions as well – from whole blown structural alterations to space-saving ideas – even illusions for making rooms appear bigger. Kitchen designers are great at making rooms appear larger than they actually are.
With careful planning of a smaller home’s layout, you can also make it much more sociable and fun. Multifunctional technology, for example, is brilliant for downsizing…you may have spent the best part of your life cooking up meals on an Aga or range cooker, but that’s just not practical in smaller kitchens, or necessary at all for that matter.
Built-in, chest-high, 45cm-wide ovens are ideal for saving space and you can use them for many different cooking activities.
Some other great ideas include compact dishwashers and fridges/freezers that fit into drawers.
Many people are convinced that, when they downsize, the new kitchen will be too small. But, with a good kitchen designer, it usually ends up connecting really well with the other rooms. If they are really well-planned, modern kitchens can end up being noticeably more spacious.
In terms of storage, built-in cupboards look much tidier because they appears to be part of the wall beside it.
Get some space-saving pieces
Modern technology has enabled manufacturers to design clever, multi-tasking kitchenware for people with limited space.
When downsizing, nesting bowls are great for saving on space, and they are made in various materials, such as stainless steel.
Wall hung storage
If you’re all done and you are still stuck for space, take a look around your kitchen. Open walls are fantastic for open shelving and adds some style to your storage.
Even if your open wall is very small, you can still use wall brackets to hang kitchen utensils in order get some extra room in your drawers.
A brilliant trip to London with our showroom managers @kitchen_design_centre, as we joined Blanco in celebrating an incredible milestone — 100 years of manufacturing sinks and taps!
A century of innovation, design, and quality craftsmanship.
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Your vision, our expertise.
At Kitchen Design Centre, we don’t just supply kitchens; we help you create a total vision for your home. Our team specialises in reimagining your space, ensuring the new design isn’t just beautiful, but perfectly functional.
From the very first spark of an idea to the final, streamlined installation, we guide you through every step of the process. Whether that be offering structural tips and big-picture design ideas that go beyond the kitchen footprint, or ensuring every corner is utilised to its best potential whilst maintaining flow, function and light.
George Clarke once said, “If you don’t get the layout right nothing else feels right. If your space flows and works properly it just makes you feel better, happier.” We at Kitchen Design Centre strive to get this right and draw from decades of experience, specialist skill and expertise to help each of you realise your vision for your dream kitchen.
Start your journey with us today at our Barrowford showroom. We can help you with projects ranging from small kitchen makeovers to large-scale renovations. While we don’t supply the trades, we can confidently direct you to the perfect trusted professionals to fulfil your dreams.
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There’s just something magical about a kitchen at Christmastime — the warm glow of the oven and the scent of cinnamon drifting through the air.
Here’s to the heart of the home — where recipes turn into traditions and simple moments become the ones we never forget.
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It’s getting chilly outside — pop into one of our showrooms for a hot coffee and to discuss your Christmas kitchen wish list.
Winner’s Announcement!
To mark Kitchen Design Centre’s 40th Anniversary, we wanted to celebrate by giving something meaningful back to our loyal customers. Every person who purchased a new kitchen from us during the qualifying period was automatically entered into a special prize draw to win £4,000 back from the cost of their kitchen.
We’re excited to reveal that the winner of this fantastic prize is Mrs M from Colne!
We had the pleasure of visiting her last week to share the news in person — and she was over the moon.
A heartfelt thank-you to all our customers for celebrating this milestone year with us. Your continued support means everything.
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