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.
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.
Efficient arrangement of sink, hob, and fridge creating smooth workflow for cooking.
Maximizing storage with well-planned cupboards, drawers, and larder units.
Adequate preparation areas near hob and sink for comfortable cooking.
Clear pathways allowing comfortable movement without congestion.
Maximizing daylight with window placement and reflective surfaces.
Effective extraction removing cooking odors, moisture, and airborne grease.
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.
Minimalist designs with handleless cabinets, clean lines, and neutral colors creating sophisticated, uncluttered spaces.
Best for: Modern homes, open plan spaces, minimalist aesthetics
Classic five-piece shaker doors with traditional hardware creating warm, welcoming kitchens that never go out of style.
Best for: Period properties, family homes, versatile appeal
Warm, inviting designs featuring natural materials, freestanding furniture pieces, and traditional craftsmanship details.
Best for: Cottages, rural properties, traditional character
Raw materials, exposed elements, and metal accents creating contemporary urban aesthetic with character and personality.
Best for: Loft conversions, modern apartments, bold statements
Effective storage planning ensures everything has its place and is easily accessible:
Deep drawers and pull-out systems for pots, pans, and everyday essentials at easy height.
Upper cabinets for crockery, glasses, and occasional items keeping worktops clear.
Floor-to-ceiling storage for food, appliances, and cleaning supplies maximizing space.
Carousel systems, magic corners, or pull-out units making awkward spaces accessible.
Deep soft-close drawers with dividers organizing cookware neatly and accessibly.
Drawer inserts and dividers keeping utensils, cutlery, and tools perfectly organized.
Dedicated spaces for small appliances with power sockets keeping worktops tidy.
Built-in waste and recycling bins concealed within cabinetry for clean appearance.
Free home visit to measure space, discuss ideas, and understand your requirements
Create initial layout options showing different configurations and possibilities
Develop chosen concept with material selections, finishes, and detailed specifications
Create realistic computer images showing exactly how your kitchen will look
Detailed cost breakdown covering all cabinets, worktops, appliances, and installation
Installation schedule, timelines, and coordination of all trades and deliveries
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.
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.
Extensive knowledge designing kitchens for all property types across Kent.
Complimentary consultation, measurement, and design when you choose us for installation.
Realistic computer images showing your kitchen before any work begins.
Design combined with installation knowledge ensuring feasibility and functionality.
Expert advice on all products, materials, and finishes to suit your needs.
Clear costings for every element helping you make informed decisions.
Complete coordination from design through installation with single point of contact.
Portfolio of successful kitchen projects across Kent demonstrating our capabilities.
Book your free design consultation and start planning your perfect kitchen today