Advantages of a Bespoke Kitchen
Bespoke kitchens are not just luxuries. They can be a sound investment and will be designed and made around your room, your cooking style and way of living. Here are 5 advantages of bespoke kitchens and some points to consider before purchasing.
1. A design built around your needs
A bespoke kitchen allows you to design a unique space.
Unlike standard kitchen units which have been designed to fit the average person, bespoke kitchen designs are created around your specific requirements – how you cook, who uses the kitchen, what you have to store and how you want the room to feel. So a serious baker may require low level work surfaces for rolling pastry, whilst a busy family may require a large fridge, a pantry and plenty of seating in the kitchen.
2. High-quality materials and workmanship
With a made-to-measure kitchen you choose the materials and finish, from solid timber doors and quartz or stone worktops to hardware and appliances. Good bespoke makers use durable materials and careful joinery that can last for many years. Choosing every detail means the kitchen reflects your taste as well as your needs. For Kitchen Refurbishment, visit thekitchenrefurbishmentcompany.co.uk/
3. Making the most of the space
No two rooms are alike – with features such as sloping ceilings, chimney breasts, uneven walls and awkward corners. Whilst standard kitchen units come in a range of set sizes, often leaving space to go to waste, a bespoke kitchen is designed to fit your room, utilising every available space with storage created in full-height larders or bespoke fitted storage within alcoves and under-stairs areas.
4. Value and appeal
A bespoke kitchen will increase the value of your home, according to some in the industry.
A well designed and well made kitchen can be one of the first things people notice about a property, adding value to it. How much value it will add depends on the property itself and the local market as well as whether potential buyers will like the design and look of the kitchen. So it’s a case of balancing your own needs with a design that will have wide appeal and also be timeless if you plan to sell within a few years.
5. Comfort and ease of use
A bespoke design can take into account the comfort of cooking, eating, working and socialising, from lighting and seating to appliance heights and storage. A breakfast bar, a food preparation island or even a cosy dining nook can often turn a kitchen into a place that is functional for the entire household.
Bespoke, semi-bespoke and standard kitchens
| Type | What it means | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Bespoke | Designed and made to measure for your room | Unusual spaces, long-term homes, specific needs |
| Semi-bespoke | Standard carcasses with a wider choice of sizes and finishes | A tailored look on a tighter budget |
| Standard | Fixed sizes and ranges from a catalogue | Simple layouts and lower budgets |
Frequently asked questions
How long does a bespoke kitchen take?
Depending on the manufacturer or individual design, there will be design meetings, manufacture time and installation time. It can often take several weeks just to manufacture the kitchen, so it is advisable to allow plenty of time, particularly if there is a completion date that you wish the kitchen to be ready for.
Is a bespoke kitchen worth the extra cost?
If you plan to stay in your home for years, a bespoke kitchen can be worth it for awkward rooms or rooms with specific requirements and will provide a great fit and last for years to come. However, if you are on a tight budget then refreshing your current kitchen with new doors and worktops can provide a big improvement for much less money.
Where to go next
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