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Kitchen Design & Planning in Ashford Kent

Kitchen Design & Planning In Ashford Kent

Professional kitchen design consultation and planning services across Ashford, Canterbury, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells and throughout Kent

Create your perfect kitchen with expert design and planning from A.P.T. Builders. With over 18 years of experience across Kent, we transform your vision into reality through careful planning, creative design, and practical expertise. Whether you're designing a compact galley kitchen in Canterbury, planning an open plan kitchen diner in Tunbridge Wells, or maximizing a challenging space in Maidstone, we provide professional design consultation that combines style, functionality, and budget considerations to deliver the kitchen you've always wanted.

Kitchen Design Consultation Services

A successful kitchen design balances aesthetics with practicality, ensuring your space works beautifully for how you cook and live. We take time to understand your lifestyle, cooking habits, storage needs, and style preferences before creating designs that maximize your available space. From initial concepts through detailed plans, we guide you through every decision ensuring your new kitchen perfectly suits your property, budget, and requirements.

Kitchen Design Ashford Kent

Our Design Services Include

  • Free Home Consultation: We visit your property to assess the space and discuss your requirements
  • Space Planning: Optimal layout design maximizing storage, workflow, and available space
  • 3D Visualization: Computer generated images showing how your kitchen will look
  • Style Guidance: Expert advice on cabinet styles, colors, and finishes to suit your taste
  • Material Selection: Help choosing worktops, tiles, flooring, and other finishes
  • Appliance Planning: Integration of ovens, hobs, fridges, and other appliances
  • Lighting Design: Comprehensive lighting layouts for task, ambient, and accent illumination
  • Budget Management: Design solutions that maximize value within your budget

Key Design Considerations

Work Triangle

Efficient arrangement of sink, hob, and fridge creating smooth workflow for cooking.

Storage Solutions

Maximizing storage with well-planned cupboards, drawers, and larder units.

Worktop Space

Adequate preparation areas near hob and sink for comfortable cooking.

Traffic Flow

Clear pathways allowing comfortable movement without congestion.

Natural Light

Maximizing daylight with window placement and reflective surfaces.

Ventilation

Effective extraction removing cooking odors, moisture, and airborne grease.

Kitchen Layout Planning

The layout of your kitchen fundamentally affects how well it functions. We assess your available space, structural constraints, and how you use your kitchen to recommend the most suitable layout. Whether working with a compact galley, spacious L-shape, or open plan island design, we create configurations that optimize workflow, maximize storage, and create comfortable spaces that work for your household.

Kitchen Layout Options

  • Galley Kitchen: Efficient parallel layout ideal for narrow spaces with everything within easy reach
  • L-Shaped Kitchen: Corner design offering good workflow and space for dining area
  • U-Shaped Kitchen: Three wall configuration maximizing storage and extensive worktop space
  • Island Kitchen: Central island adding prep space, storage, and casual dining
  • Peninsula Kitchen: Connected island extending from units creating extra workspace
  • Open Plan Kitchen: Integrated living space perfect for modern family homes
  • Broken Plan Kitchen: Defined zones within open spaces using partial walls or screens
  • Single Wall Kitchen: Compact linear design suitable for smaller homes and apartments
Kitchen Layout Planning Ashford Kent

Popular Kitchen Design Styles

Contemporary Modern

Clean & Sleek

Minimalist designs with handleless cabinets, clean lines, and neutral colors creating sophisticated, uncluttered spaces.

  • ✓ Handleless doors
  • ✓ Neutral color palettes
  • ✓ Integrated appliances
  • ✓ Minimal decoration
  • ✓ Sleek finishes

Best for: Modern homes, open plan spaces, minimalist aesthetics

Traditional Shaker

Timeless Classic

Classic five-piece shaker doors with traditional hardware creating warm, welcoming kitchens that never go out of style.

  • ✓ Shaker style doors
  • ✓ Traditional handles
  • ✓ Painted or wood finishes
  • ✓ Classic details
  • ✓ Warm atmosphere

Best for: Period properties, family homes, versatile appeal

Country Farmhouse

Cozy Charm

Warm, inviting designs featuring natural materials, freestanding furniture pieces, and traditional craftsmanship details.

  • ✓ Natural materials
  • ✓ Freestanding elements
  • ✓ Belfast sinks
  • ✓ Open shelving
  • ✓ Warm color schemes

Best for: Cottages, rural properties, traditional character

Industrial Chic

Urban Edge

Raw materials, exposed elements, and metal accents creating contemporary urban aesthetic with character and personality.

  • ✓ Metal accents
  • ✓ Concrete surfaces
  • ✓ Open shelving
  • ✓ Exposed bulbs
  • ✓ Raw textures

Best for: Loft conversions, modern apartments, bold statements

Kitchen Storage Planning

Effective storage planning ensures everything has its place and is easily accessible:

Base Unit Storage

Deep drawers and pull-out systems for pots, pans, and everyday essentials at easy height.

Wall Unit Planning

Upper cabinets for crockery, glasses, and occasional items keeping worktops clear.

Tall Larder Units

Floor-to-ceiling storage for food, appliances, and cleaning supplies maximizing space.

Corner Solutions

Carousel systems, magic corners, or pull-out units making awkward spaces accessible.

Pan Drawer Systems

Deep soft-close drawers with dividers organizing cookware neatly and accessibly.

Cutlery Organization

Drawer inserts and dividers keeping utensils, cutlery, and tools perfectly organized.

Appliance Housing

Dedicated spaces for small appliances with power sockets keeping worktops tidy.

Integrated Bins

Built-in waste and recycling bins concealed within cabinetry for clean appearance.

Our Design Process

1

Initial Consultation

Free home visit to measure space, discuss ideas, and understand your requirements

2

Concept Development

Create initial layout options showing different configurations and possibilities

3

Design Refinement

Develop chosen concept with material selections, finishes, and detailed specifications

4

3D Visualization

Create realistic computer images showing exactly how your kitchen will look

5

Final Quotation

Detailed cost breakdown covering all cabinets, worktops, appliances, and installation

6

Project Planning

Installation schedule, timelines, and coordination of all trades and deliveries

Kitchen Budget Planning

A new kitchen is a significant investment requiring careful budget planning. We help you allocate your budget effectively, prioritizing elements that matter most to you while identifying areas where cost savings are possible without compromising quality. Whether working with a modest budget or planning a luxury installation, we provide transparent costings and value focused recommendations ensuring you get the best possible kitchen for your investment.

Kitchen Budget Planning Ashford Kent

Budget Considerations

  • Cabinet Quality: Balance between budget and durability with rigid carcasses and soft-close doors
  • Worktop Material: Options from affordable laminate to premium granite to suit budgets
  • Appliance Selection: Entry-level to premium brands with features to match your cooking needs
  • Labor Costs: Professional installation ensuring quality results and long term reliability
  • Tile Selection: Wall and floor tiles ranging from budget ceramics to luxury natural stone
  • Lighting Choices: Basic to sophisticated schemes including smart lighting options
  • Sink & Taps: Standard to designer fixtures balancing style and practicality
  • Project Contingency: Allowance for unforeseen issues during renovation work

Expert Kitchen Design & Planning Services Across Ashford Kent

A.P.T. Builders offers professional kitchen design and planning services throughout Kent, helping homeowners create beautiful, functional kitchens perfectly suited to their properties and lifestyles. With over 18 years of experience, we understand the challenges of kitchen design from maximizing limited space to creating efficient workflows in larger rooms. We combine creative ideas with practical knowledge, ensuring your new kitchen looks stunning while working perfectly for how you cook and live.

Our design process is collaborative and transparent. We start by understanding your needs, preferences, and budget before developing layouts that optimize your space. Using 3D visualization technology, we show you exactly how your kitchen will look, making it easy to make informed decisions about styles, colors, and materials. We guide you through every choice from cabinet finishes to worktop materials, ensuring the final design reflects your vision while staying within budget.

We serve all areas of Kent including Ashford, Maidstone, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Dartford, Gravesend, Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Dover, Folkestone, and surrounding villages. For expert kitchen design and planning services that transform your space, contact A.P.T. Builders for a free consultation today.

Why Choose A.P.T. Builders for Kitchen Design?

18+ Years Experience

Extensive knowledge designing kitchens for all property types across Kent.

Free Design Service

Complimentary consultation, measurement, and design when you choose us for installation.

3D Visualization

Realistic computer images showing your kitchen before any work begins.

Practical Expertise

Design combined with installation knowledge ensuring feasibility and functionality.

Material Knowledge

Expert advice on all products, materials, and finishes to suit your needs.

Budget Transparency

Clear costings for every element helping you make informed decisions.

Project Management

Complete coordination from design through installation with single point of contact.

Proven Results

Portfolio of successful kitchen projects across Kent demonstrating our capabilities.

Create your dream kitchen with A.P.T. Builders professional design and planning services. Expert guidance, creative solutions, beautiful results across Kent.

Ready to Design Your Dream Kitchen?

Book your free design consultation and start planning your perfect kitchen today