insideKENT Magazine Issue 25 - April 2014 | Page 128

KITCHENS+BATHROOMS

LOOKING FOR A NEW KITCHEN BUT DON'T
KNOW WHERE TO START?
Roma Interiors in Ashford have put together a few points that will
help you in your search for the perfect kitchen.
What are your needs?
It’s important to think carefully about how best
to use the space you have available in your home.
Is the kitchen going to be used purely for meal
preparation, or is it going to be used as an informal
area where family and friends will gather? What's
going to be your storage requirement and what
bugs you about the layout of your pr sent kitchen?
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What do you wish to have in your kitchen?
Consider all of the aspects and demands that
you will be placing on your new kitchen. In
particular, think about your preferred choice in
door design, appliances that can make your life
easier, and worktops that will add the final touches
to the installation. Whilst pondering these areas,
bear in mind how you like to work in your kitchen,
and ensure you have tailored your thinking to the
family’s specific needs.
What will be the finer details?
From a practical perspective, consider just what
you require from your appliances, work surfaces,
storage, sink and tap. Perhaps you already have
a look in mind, but it is also good to gather ideas

from magazines and websites. Try creating a
scrapbook of anything that inspires you, including
kitchen images, flooring and even paint colour
swatches.
What will my budget be?
The cost of the kitchen varies dramatically,
dependent on certain elements. For instance,
appliances may account for a considerable
percentage of the overall costs and similarly, the
worktops can substantially affect the price. For
the designer to be able to offer you a layout that
fits your spend, ensure you have a clear idea of
your budget – this will help to aid and accelerate
the decision process.
When should I consult a designer?
It is at this stage that you will benefit from a
consultation with a designer who will help you to
maximise your space. Choose a company
whereby the designers are highly professional,
and whose expertise and experience will offer
you all of the ideas and innovations that you may
have not already considered at this stage. Such
designers should have up-to-the-minute

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knowledge of the products they are offering,
which will ultimately ensure that your new kitchen
works as efficiently as possible.
What should I look for in a supplier?
A potential supplier should be as highly
recommended as Roma are, be able to offer you
the benefit of a well laid out and pleasant
showroom, and prove to you that they are
interested in your project. They should be
prepared to devote time to helping you fulfil the
potential of your kitchen, and guarantee that the
layout will work perfectly in every way, while aptly
suiting your individual needs.

Roma Interiors
Units 15 & 16 Heron Business Centre
Henwood
Ashford
TN24 8DH
01233 645530
www.roma-interiors.co.uk