KITCHEN IDEAs
How to commission
a bespoke kitchen
What does bespoke mean?
Buying bespoke means commissioning a one-off
original, designed and made from scratch, but the word
is also used to indicate made-to-order versions of a
manufacturer’s standard range
Can I afford a bespoke kitchen?
At the top end of the market, you can splurge six figures
with ease, but you can also spend less than £20,000 at a
small independent kitchen shop, and achieve the room
of your dreams (see supplier guide)
What are the pros and cons?
The shaker kitchen:
You get what you need in a style you love, and a fabulous
this look remains popular
kitchen is a strong selling point when you move house
with its simple frame and
flat panel. Light woods such
Where do I begin?
as maple or beech are
Think about function and layout – jot down the features
best sellers (designed by
that you like and dislike about your present kitchen
Hammertons – see advert
Anything technical to bear in mind?
opposite)
some appliances, such as tumble dryers and extractors,
may need to be on an outside wall to avoid ugly ducting.
plumbing and electrics can be run almost anywhere
around the room. You might consider underfloor heating
local supplier
from the outset, as radiators play havoc with sleek, fitted
guide
designs
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Who shall I commission?
kitchen companies
There are several highly regarded bespoke kitchen
companies covering the sevenoaks area, including
Rencraft
hammertons, rencraft, robin Design and hamiltons the modern
Kemsing
– see supplier guide. Good designers are worth their
kitchen diner
t: 01732 762682
weight in gold. They will ask you questions, such as how
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preparation, to make sure you plan enough cupboard walls to create more space
space and proper task lighting brings light to this super-
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Chelsfield
Any advice on appliances? (
above). A black island unit
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machines date more quickly than any other part of your with bar stools is the hub of
Robin Design
kitchen, so, unless they are worth showing off (a fabulous the kitchen and is perfect
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Chelsfield
retro fridge, for example), they are best concealed behind for breakfasts. Glossy black
gallery, plus a complete
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cabinetry. energy ratings indicate which are most energy granite worktops contrast
local supplier guide and
efficient (A is best and G is worst). Go for the best you dramatically with the white
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Mounts Hill
can afford: A-rated appliances might cost more, but are walls, while block shelving
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cheaper to run provides extra storage kitchens Cranbrook
t: 01580 715911
mountshill.com
Hamiltons sutton
Valence
t: 01622 844897
Apex Masonry
t: 01322 860254
apexmasonry.co.uk
David Haugh
t: 01892 520598
davidhaugh.co.uk
Hammertons
Cross in hand
t: 01435 868611
hammertons.co.uk
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Elegant design
by Rencraft
Stainless steel tops
and splashback by Hammertons
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